Software Engineer, Cybersecurity, Network Engineer

Job Summary

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.

Location: The position requires full‑time onsite presence within 100 miles of Lexington, MA. May require occasional travel.

At Aquila Technology, we build robust, policy‑compliant IT systems and stress‑test them to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. We empower our team to own results and deliver first‑time solutions. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes – our Aquila Advantage.

As a member of the testbed team, you will:

• Debug problems with the testbed, propose solutions, and implement fixes.
• Assist technical staff in preparing reports for senior stakeholders on experimental findings.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Communicate effectively in a classified environment.

• 3 years data analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years Linux command line experience
• 3 years computer networking (TCP/IP and UDP/IP)
• 3 years core network protocols (DNS, DHCP, SNTP, SNMP)
• 3 years network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark or Zeek)
• 3 years network modeling and emulation using Linux containers (Docker, CORE)
• 3 years software documentation experience
• 3 years object‑oriented software design and development
• 3 years Python and Bash scripting

• Experience developing distributed systems
• Knowledge of digital and wireless radio/communications technology
• Experience with OMS (open mission systems) and UCI (universal command and control interface)
• Containerization (Docker, podman, etc.)
• Kubernetes

• Use Linux command line
• Scripting in Bash or Python
• Plot data and provide visualization
• Analyze data and communicate results
• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP)
• Network emulation, especially CORE
• Networking skills:
  Wireshark, TCP dump, etc.
• Experience working in a classified environment
• Basic network hardware knowledge
• Troubleshooting skills

• J‑series messaging or OMS/UCI experience
• Experience with HAIPE devices
• Metric collection (Prometheus) and visualization (Grafana)
• PODMAN or Docker
• Distributed systems knowledge
• Radio or wireless system knowledge
• Test and integration experience
• Automated testing frameworks
• Networking certifications (Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
• Kubernetes

Aquila team members experience a fast‑paced, customer‑focused, and technically innovative work environment. Candidates who love technical challenges and continuous learning will thrive here.

• 15 days PTO (vacation/sick)
• 10 paid holidays (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• 4 floating holidays prorated based on the day of hire: 1.5 paid days (12 hours) for approved volunteer work and 1 week of paid maternity/paternity leave after 1 year of full‑time employment.

Eligible full‑time employees may receive up to $5,000 annually for tuition reimbursement for approved, job‑related courses. Eligibility requires at least six months of employment and a minimum grade of “B.” Reimbursement is limited to tuition expenses only; other costs such as meals, transportation, or books are not covered.

Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match: $1/$1 up to 3%, then $0.50 per $1 for 4th and 5th percentiles. Fully vested from day one. Match does not apply to catch‑up contributions.

Up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Reimbursement is available only for remote work of at least two days per week.

Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $1,500 every three years for electronic equipment (cell phones, laptops, tablets). Eligibility requires at least six months of employment and agreement to sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form.

Initial Zoom screening followed by onsite interviews. Local candidates should expect onsite interviews; relocating candidates may be considered for a second round Zoom.

Aquila is an equal‑opportunity employer.