Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance in order to be considered for this opportunity. Must be US Citizen

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a Classified Software Engineer
to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Software Engineer will responsible for supporting projects in machine learning, advanced autonomy algorithms, mission planning, and the teams accompanying software stacks. The work is executed in small multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and software developers.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA) Hybrid - Individual hired will be onsite 3-4 days a week with some flexibility of 1-2 days remote depending on the work being done on the program.

Must Have :

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years Software/Algorithm Development
• 1 years Software Documentation
• 3 years C/C++ Programming
• 2 years C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• 3 years GIT/GITHUB
• 3 years MATLAB
• 3 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 3 years Python
• 3 years Python/Tensor Flow
• 3 years Software Architecture
• 3 years Software Design/Development
• 3 years Git
• 3 years Man-machine Interfaces
• 3 years Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools

Nice to Have

• Mathematical Optimization (e.g., linear/integer)
• High Performance Computing Systems (rack mount, blade servers, etc.)
• Optimization of Distribution Networks
• Backend Programming (SQL)
• XML and SQL
• Hardware and Software Integration

What You Will Bring:

Software/Algorithm Development
Software Documentation
C/C++ Programming
C++11 or later, Stand Template Library, Boost library
GIT/GITHUB
MATLAB
Object Oriented Software Design and Development
Python
Python/Tensor Flow
Software Architecture
Software Design/Development
Git
Man-machine Interfaces
Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
Ability to work well independently as well as with a team
Must possess excellent communication skills
Bachelor's degree

These Skills/Technologies Are Bonus

Mathematical Optimization (e.g., linear/integer)
High Performance Computing Systems (rack mount, blade servers, etc.)
Optimization of Distribution Networks
Backend Programming (SQL)
XML and SQL
Hardware and Software Integration
Experience working with Rasberry Pi’s / Nvidia Jetson TX2’s or equivalents is desired
Experience or background in RF analysis of missiles is highly desired

Benefits and Perks:

Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

• PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance Level : Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this role.

Work location: Hybrid - Individual hired will be onsite 3-4 days a week with some flexibility of 1-2 days remote depending on the work being done on the program. Candidates must be local at the time of the start of the assignment and be willing to be predominantly onsite.

Interview process: Initial phone screen, followed by 2-3, 30 minute zoom calls.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.