Software Engineer, DevOps

Real-Time Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you excited to apply RF theory to critical national security missions? Your expertise in RF digital signal processing software development will be critical to integrate, test, and evaluate RF software applications. Apply core principles, theories, and concepts to provide effective solutions for practical applications. Solve complex technical problems and deliver innovative solutions. Operate with substantial independence and provide oversight or mentorship for your team’s technical competencies.

Collaborate effectively with minimal supervision, overseeing and mentoring junior employees as needed. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on real‑time software, including embedded systems, distributed systems, and hardware‑software integration. You will work across software applications for RF applications which require and understanding of embedded software, firmware, distributed software, and machine learning to successfully execute. You will be debugging at every layer, from software behavior to system‑level interactions in deployed hardware.

Join us. The world can't wait.

• 6+ years of experience with software development languages, including Python, C, or C++
• Experience with the design, development, and testing of real‑time software
• Experience with microservice architectures and tools such as Kubernetes or Docker, and optimizing applications for distributed environments
• Experience using Agile processes and tools, including Jira or Confluence, and using version control, including Git Hub
• Experience developing software and firmware for embedded systems, such as SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration
• Ability to work in a team environment to brainstorm and innovate new ideas
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

• Experience leading and managing small to medium‑sized engineering, integration, and testing projects
• Experience using Windows and Linux systems; experience porting software from Windows to Linux, including compiling and cross‑compiling libraries as needed
• Experience with UI development, including Java script, Rust, Angular, React
• Experience with machine learning packages and building and testing neural network architectures using Tensor Flow, Keras, or Py Torch
• Experience with firmware development languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or Core Fire
• Experience with RF theory, software defined radios, Low noise amplifiers
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in a STEM field

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

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• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to…