Software Developer

Software Developer

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance - Authorized to Work in the US

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 Software Developer t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Software Developer will join a team of other software developers, system engineers, and algorithm developers who are prototyping advanced optical sensor control and signal processing systems. Software will be developed within a modern, object-oriented, modular open-systems architecture primarily utilizing C++, Linux, and publish-subscribe middleware. Challenging development activities will directly contribute to the prototyping of advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared control systems critical to the nation's Air and Missile Defense Systems and may involve field testing systems.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have a 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)

Skills required:

• In-depth knowledge of C++ object-oriented programming with several years' experience applying this knowledge to complex software architectures
• Experience with modern software development practices (e.g. spiral development), version control systems, debugging tools, and coordination/collaboration tools
• Experience with software development within a Linux environment, network programming, and parallel programming (multi-threading, synchronization, etc.)
• Proven ability to quickly and effectively learn new technologies and programming languages, adapt to new environments and methodologies, and work outside one's own comfort zone
• Strong teamwork experience and organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Skills preferred:

• Experience developing real-time control systems software for mechanical hardware assemblies
• Experience with other programming/scripting languages such as Java, C, Python, MATLAB, and shell scripting
• Experience with publish-subscribe middleware, distributed systems, GPU computing, and real-time programming
• Familiarity with the architecture of x86-based computer hardware and UNIX-like operating systems
• Familiarity with basic UNIX system and network configuration and administration to the extent that it aids in software development
• Experience with basic data visualization and display toolkits and methodologies
• Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn about, processing and control of passive and active sensing technologies such as Radars and Infrared sensors
• Desire and ability to participate in field testing which may involve travel
• Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS) and Gazebo robotics simulation software

Must Have

• Clearance Level: Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years - Engineering
• 5 years - Software/Algorithm Development
• 5 years - Programming
• 5 years - C/C++ Programming
• 5 years - Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 5 years - Software Architecture
• 5 years - Systems
• 5 years - Linux Environment

Nice to Have

• Optics
• Radar or IR Sensor Modeling
• Programming
• GPUs (i.e. Cuda Processing)
• JavaScript Development
• MATLAB Programming
• Network programming
• Python
• Software Design/Development
• Software Tools
• Unix Operating Systems

Education & Experience: BS and 5 years of directly related experience OR MS (candidate straight out of school with MS who meets the requirements may be considered). 5+ years of object-oriented software development experience. Degree ideally would be in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

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.

Work Location: Hybrid - There is ability to WFH a few days a week but candidates must be within driving distance to Lexington MA as the candidate would need to go onsite a few days a week for hardware testing (as needed).


Clearance: Candidates must have an active clearance in order to be considered for this position.- Authorized to Work in the US

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer