Software Engineer

Remote Software Engineer Clearance Level: Must be eligible to obtain an Active Secret Clearance due to the nature of the work- Must be a US Citizen Location: This position can be Remote or Hybrid. If Hybrid, the worker should expect to be onsite up to 2 days a week. There may be some points in the project/work in which some additional onsite work may be required. At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The team the Software Engineer will be working with design, develop, and implement algorithms and architectures to build technologies and capabilities which provide resilient and interoperable communications across the joint force in congested and/or contested environments. The team is seeking a software engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and testing of software for a series of large-scale communications system demonstrations. Work will be performed in a disciplined collaborative environment, employing modern programming practices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Software architecture definition System software design and implementation (primarily in C++). This will include protocol and state machine design alongside system designers to translate prototype simulations into real-time code Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to design and prototype communications-based software Integration, test design, and support from lab and field experiments Aid in preparing technical documentation for software architectures and code, including technical specifications, reports, and technical presentations for multiple internal and external audiences Required Experience: B. Sci with 5+ years of directly relevant experience is acceptable C++/C++11 experience Java/Java Script experience Source Control (Git/SVN/Clearcase/etc.) experience Object-oriented development Software modelling and the Unified Modelling Language (UML) experience Software deployment and a knowledge of modern software deployment techniques Experience in software DevSecOps Experience with software algorithm development and performance improvements Experience with design patterns and data structures Experience with distributed systems and inter process communication (UDP/TCP/ActiveMQ/etc.) Experience with the Linux development environment and/or commercial real-time operating systems Experience with hardware abstraction layers Experience with software lifecycle processes Highly effective written and verbal communication skills especially applied to writing technical documents Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams Desired Experience: Digital signal processing and implementation of protocols and methods into software Proficiency in Python Demonstrate familiarity with MATLAB Demonstrated ability to plan and manage tasks and projects (e.g. using Microsoft Project) Must Have Strong Verbal and Written Communication Work Well Independently as well as with a Team 5 years – Experience with design patterns and data structures 5 years – Software/Algorithm Development 3 years – Support of DevSecOps environments. 5 years – Experience with hardware abstraction layers 5 years – C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library 5 years – Development experience on a Linux platform 5 years – Java Development 5 years – JavaScript Development 5 years – Object Oriented Software Design and Development 5 years – Software Design/Development 5 years – Experience with software modelling and the Uni?ed Modelling Language (UML) 5 years – Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools 5 years – Software deployment and a knowledge of modern software deployment techniques 5 years – Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) 5 years – Experience with distributed systems and inter process communication (UDP/TCP/ActiveMQ/etc.) 5 years – Hardware and Software Integration Education: Degree Level: Bachelor of Science Nice to Have Degree Level: Masters Degree Programming (Python, MATLAB, or similar) Digital Signal Processing (Analysis and/or Implementation) MATLAB Signal Processing Techniques (Fourier Transformations, filters, etc.) Microsoft Project Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment. 401K with Principal – Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions: Eligibility on date of hire Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2% Vesting- 100% Contribution limit- $24,500 Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000 Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250 Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025 Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient to start with. Work Location: This position can be Remote or Hybrid. If Hybrid, the worker should expect to be onsite up to 2 days a week. There may be some points in the project/work in which some additional onsite work may be required. Interview process: Initial phone screen/zoom screen, second round interview will be in person for local candidates. If there is a relocation candidate, a second round zoom will be acceptable, but local candidates should plan for onsite. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer