Software Engineer, Linux

Description

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We seek an experienced Software Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Network Operations Automation Prototyping.

NOAP

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

$86,000 - $129,000 / year

• Modify, compile, and customize Alma Linux or Yocto kernels
• Integrate third-party devices on an embedded Linux system
• Design and implement internal networking and virtualization/container architectures within Linux
• Identify and recommend opportunities to use commercial or open-source technologies to improve capabilities
• Work with other engineers and leadership to develop and implement technical solutions within broader production architectures
• Deliver technical briefs on defect analysis and recommended paths forward
• Develop engineering documentation as needed for compliance, cybersecurity, or third-party integration needs
• Support and advise customer and program manager with technical expertise for briefs and meetings
• Coordinate with end users, external test labs, field support staff, and other project teams to troubleshoot issues and refine feature designs.

• Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.
• Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.
• Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.
• Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.
• Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.
• Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.
• Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; conducts himself/herself accordingly.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• High school diploma and 10 years of experience, or
• Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in a related field and zero experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge with modifying Linux kernels and/or implementing low-level services and features within a Linux OS.
• Experience working with C++ and/or Java.
• Scripting Experience, ideally Linux Bash Scripting.
• Proven analytic, organization and problem-solving skills to support sound decision making.
• Proven ability working independently or as part of a team.
• Possess the ability to assess, interpret, and render judgments under limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Past experience developing/designing networking features within software.
• Experience working on tactical embedded or commercial systems.
• Experience working with lower-level firmware or hardware such as FPGA, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.
• Past experience working with virtualization/containerization solutions such as Linux Containers (LXCs), Docker, or QEMU/KVM.
• Experience with device firmware, drivers, and Linux udev rules.
• Knowledge of SELinux and creating/troubleshooting SELinux Policies.
• Knowledge and experience with Department of Defense networks, systems and processes.
• Experience with Tactical networks and mission command systems.
• Familiarity with Soldier and/or other Army Mission Command and Control systems
• Exposure to Software engineering processes/tools/methods, Software design, test, development, and/or support, Operating systems, system administration & network protocols, Documentation, Business tools and methodologies, Troubleshooting and problem resolution, Customer interfacing experience.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement Program