Software Engineer, DevOps, Software Testing

Regular

The Software Engineer will support the design, development, testing, and integration of a software plugin capability within an established Git Lab-based development environment. The position will contribute to C++ or other object-oriented software development, plugin implementation, automated testing, and integration with project hardware.

The Software Engineer will work under the technical direction of senior software personnel and assist with software builds, debugging, code reviews, documentation, and CI/CD activities. The role will support continued maturation of automated build, test, and deployment processes, including future integration with cloud-based CI/CD infrastructure.

• Support the design, development, testing, and integration of software plugin capabilities.
• Develop and maintain software using C++ or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Implement and modify plugin components within an established software architecture.
• Support integration of software with project hardware and hardware-dependent interfaces.
• Develop and execute automated unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Assist with software builds, debugging, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
• Participate in peer code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
• Work within established Git Lab-based development and configuration-management workflows.
• Support development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment activities.
• Assist with continued maturation of automated development processes, including future integration with cloud-based CI/CD infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI DOD Security clearance
• 0-2 years of software development experience; internships, academic projects, or research experience may qualify.
• Working knowledge of C++ or another object-oriented programming language.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, software debugging, and basic software design principles.
• Familiarity with Git and Git Lab, including source control, branching, commits, and merge requests.
• Ability to develop, test, debug, and document software components within an established development framework.
• Ability to work in Linux-based development environments and use common software development and debugging tools.
• Ability to collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and test engineering personnel.

• Onsite in Albuquerque, NM at Kirtland AFB

• Experience with C++17 or newer and modern C++ development practices.
• Familiarity with Python for scripting, test automation, or development support.
• Familiarity with Git Lab CI/CD and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with CMake or comparable software build systems.
• Exposure to plugin-based or modular software architectures.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and non-verbally.
• Familiarity with Docker, containerized development, or cloud-based development environments.
• Familiarity with Agile, Dev Sec Ops , defense, aerospace, or modeling and simulation software development environments.

• Travel required to domestic US sites – up to 10%.
• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).

TS/SCI

The salary range for this role is:

$60,500 - $92,500

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