Top Secret Software Engineer

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Role is located in Baltimore MD

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Software Engineer

This Software Engineer role focuses on designing, coding, and maintaining high‑performance applications across multiple software languages with minimal supervision. You will develop embedded software for microcontrollers and FPGAs, create graphical user interfaces, and produce detailed technical documentation, including interface control documents, specifications, and test procedures. The position supports advanced test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications, enabling realistic simulation of radar and missile threats for aircraft sensor testing and pilot training.

You will work closely with cutting‑edge hardware in a lab environment and contribute to high‑fidelity software and hardware designs that keep pace with rapidly evolving electromagnetic threat environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using multiple programming languages with minimal supervision.
• Implement embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and FPGAs used in advanced test and simulation systems.
• Develop graphical user interfaces that support complex test, simulation, and control workflows.
• Write clear and comprehensive interface control documents, technical specifications, and test procedures for software designs.
• Work closely with hardware engineers in a lab setting to integrate and validate software with electronic systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware–software interactions using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and digital oscilloscopes.
• Contribute to the design and development of test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications.
• Support the creation of systems that simulate enemy radar and missile threats for use on the flight line, test ranges, and in laboratory environments.
• Ensure software designs achieve high fidelity and accurately represent evolving electromagnetic threat environments.
• Apply object‑oriented design principles and design patterns to produce robust, maintainable software solutions.
• Follow established coding standards and adhere to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while also working independently to learn new tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Use tools such as Visual Studio and other development environments to implement, test, and refine software solutions.
• Participate in database‑related tasks, including basic database design and integration using SQL.
• Document work products thoroughly to support testing, validation, and future maintenance activities.

• Proficiency in software development using C and C++, including strong object‑oriented design skills and familiarity with design patterns.
• Experience with embedded programming for microcontrollers and/or FPGAs.
• Ability to develop graphical user interface applications.
• Experience working in Linux and embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of firmware development and embedded software concepts.
• Familiarity with database design and SQL.
• Understanding of coding standards and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks quickly, handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong self‑motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio 2010 or later.
• Hands‑on experience working with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and digital oscilloscopes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• An active Top Secret security clearance.
• Multiple opening levels: 2-5 years of related experience.
• Eligibility for candidates that are recent graduates when they have relevant C/C++ internship experience and an active Top Secret clearance.

• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
• Experience with MATLAB for analysis, modeling, or algorithm development.
• Experience in Electronic Warfare, radar, or missile threat simulation environments.
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