Software Engineer

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required, Authorized to Work in the US is a Must

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 Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Software Engineer will be responsible for software porting (from old hardware running on Solaris to new hardware running on Linux), debugging, testing, integration, maintenance, and release management. The Software Engineer will also be responsible for close collaboration with the sponsor/user on operational site issues, requested capability enhancements, and testing support. Most of the work can be done from home, but occasional commute to the Lexington, MA is necessary for direct access to on-site test string hardware. Experience working with the Federal Aviation Administration is desired.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen - Authorized to Work in the US - 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 commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Must Have

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years- Networks
• 5 years - Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S.
• 5 years - Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• 5 years - Software Documentation
• 15 years Programming
• C/C++ Programming
• 10 years - Development experience on a Linux platform
• 5 years - GIT/GITHUB15 years - Software Design/Development
• 10 years - Software Integration
• 5 years - Software Maintenance
• 5 years - Software Porting
• 5 years - Software release management
• 5 years Software Tools
• 5 years - Jira
• 5 years - Systems
• 10 years - Weather Radar Systems
• 10 years - Testing
• 10 years - Software Testing

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10 years - Programming
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field highly preferred.
• 10 years Real-Time Hardware/ Software Development and Implementation

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

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:
Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Do not submit candidates if they do not meet this requirement.

Work Schedule:
This position is Part Time. This individual will be expected to work up to 32hrs a week. Final schedule TBD by hiring manager.

Work from Home:
This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 1-2 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local to Lexington, MA at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.