Software Developer III

Sim Ventions, one of Virginia's best places to work, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. This individual shall evaluate, analyze, and develop systems, which include hardware, software, and interconnecting infrastructure to support or enhance the execution of operational tasks. This shall include:

Computer Engineering:

• In-house full lifecycle design, development, and testing of microelectronics and custom embedded systems.
• Emphasis on bare-metal C/C++ coding for microcontrollers.
• Rapid development cycles requiring adaptability and balancing aggressive schedules with technical rigor.

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position with elegibility to achieve a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

• Hardware/Embedded
  
  Experience:
• Experience with embedded hardware product lifecycle (design, test, integration).
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium).
• Experienced in writing embedded firmware for microprocessors.
• Desired Technical
  
  Skills:
• Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

• Design & Analysis:
• Translate high-level requirements into integrated engineering designs.
• Conduct trade-off analyses (risk/cost/benefit) for technical decisions (e.g., microprocessor selection).
• Design/integrate custom electrical circuits and robust mechanical packaging.
• Software & Firmware Development:
• Required:
  
  Develop C/C++ bare-metal firmware using test-driven development.
• Manage all code using Git Lab for configuration management.
• Desired: Develop full-stack applications (SQL, C++ services, React/Next.js).
• Testing & Documentation:
• Conduct developmental testing and evaluation of solutions.
• Adhere to program configuration management and documentation standards.

• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong independent work ethic, effective cross-functional communication (written/verbal), detail-oriented, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to fluctuating workloads.
• Work Environment:
  Primarily office/lab setting with minimal travel required (