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Space Ground System Solutions (SGSS), a Parsons company, has an immediate full-time opening for a Software Engineer at our customer site in Washington, DC. The position will be part of a small team, which provides software development and testing for embedded software at the Tactical Electronic Warfare Department of the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). A successful applicant will have a track record of delivering software in individual or small-team environments. Candidates with experience delivering capability into established and supported codebases or working with distributed open-source development teams will be favored.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- C++ software development on a Linux platform
- Enhancement and upgrades of existing software, as well as development of new software
- Managing the entire software development life cycle including technical requirements, architecture/design, development, testing, and deployment
- Research, test, build, and coordinate the integration of new products per production and client requirements
- Troubleshoot technical issues arising within the production environment and track/update progress
- Ability to work in a cooperative team environment
- Ability to adapt rapidly to changing requirements and schedules
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess and maintain an active SECRET clearance
- Must be a US citizen
- 5-10 years' experience
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Software Engineer, Information Technology) and a minimum of five (5) year professional experience in a relative field
- Experience designing, developing, debugging, and implementing complex, embedded software systems using C++
- Experience with software development on a Linux platform
- Understanding of networking technology, TCP/IP and common internet application protocols
- Experience creating, integrating, and documenting APIs
- Experience with integration of open source and proprietary software libraries
- Experience designing, developing, and debugging performance-critical, multi-threaded software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with GUI development using Qt
- Experience in Windows Development
- Experience in Python Development
SGSS is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
SGSS believes in taking care of their employees by offering:
- ALL benefits fully funded, for your entire family
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Group Life/STD/LTD - no employee premiums
- HSA (Health Savings Account) provided, with SGSS funding the maximum amount allowed by the IRS
- Retirement Savings Plan (RSP/401k) with a 20% annual company contribution - no employee contribution required
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If this position requires a government clearance, the applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for accessing classified information.
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