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Expert Software Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, Virginia
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical expert supporting the design, development, integration, and maintenance of advanced software and embedded systems in a secure mission environment. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering, systems analysis, performance optimization, and cloud-based application development supporting complex operational requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience; OR
- Fifteen (15) years of related professional experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of eleven (11) years of software engineering or embedded software engineering experience
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex technical and operational environments
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise and embedded software systems
- Analyze software and system requirements to develop technical solutions supporting operational objectives
- Evaluate and improve software performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Develop system specifications, technical documentation, and implementation plans
- Coordinate with engineers, analysts, developers, and stakeholders to support system integration and deployment
- Modify and enhance existing software applications to improve functionality and resolve technical issues
- Analyze interfaces between hardware and software systems and define performance requirements
- Support installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of software systems and applications
- Develop and maintain applications within cloud-based environments, including modernization of legacy systems
- Estimate software development schedules, technical risks, and resource requirements
- Apply analytical and engineering methods to evaluate system performance and software outcomes
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering and development teams
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex technical issues
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, embedded systems, programming, and systems analysis
- Experience developing applications in cloud and enterprise environments
- Ability to analyze user requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance optimization
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following technologies or tools is desirable:
- Programming languages and software development frameworks
- Web application development technologies including HTML, JavaScript, Apache Struts, and Ruby on Rails
- Software testing, usability testing, and defect tracking tools including Mercury Interactive LoadRunner
- Source code editors and software development environments
- Desktop computing systems, high-end servers, and application server technologies
About the Organization
A dynamic, quality-focused small business providing innovative and mission-oriented solutions to government and commercial customers. The organization supports defense, intelligence, civilian, and commercial sectors through a team of experienced professionals and subject matter experts.
Benefits Summary
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance. Benefits may include:
- Flexible Time Off
Employees are encouraged to manage their time responsibly while meeting work requirements and maintaining productivity.
- Hybrid Work Environment
Flexible work arrangements may include a combination of remote and onsite work opportunities based on operational needs.
- Retirement Savings Plan
Retirement benefits may include participation in a 401(k) savings program with employer contributions.
- Paid Parental Leave
Paid leave is available to support employees welcoming a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
Medical, dental, vision, and other healthcare benefit options are available to support individual and family healthcare needs.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education
Opportunities for continued learning, certifications, and job-related training are available to support career growth and advancement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Skills:
Analysis Skills, Apache Struts, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Applications, Communication Skills, Customer/Client Research, Defense Intelligence, Documentation Plan, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Government, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Health Plan, Healthcare, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Identify Issues, Internet Technology, JavaScript, LoadRunner, Mentoring, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programming Languages, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Ruby on Rails, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Small Business, Software Administration, Software Debugging, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Evaluation, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Usability Testing, Web Programming, Writing Skills
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