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Software Engineer Level 3

*Must have an active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph*

DESCRIPTION:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements 
  • Debug existing software and correct defects 
  • Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards 
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features 
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments 
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories 
  • Write or review software and system documentation 
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project 
  • Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries 
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards 
  • Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas 
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance 
  • Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design 
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products 
  • Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards 
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project 
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces 
  • Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met 
  • Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects 
  • Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams 
  • Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering 
  • Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software 
  • Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. However, Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

  • Experience with C, C++, and Linux

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with Java, Reverse Engineering and Python
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Laurel Maryland

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Mr. Cosentino is an Intelligence Professional having served within several organizations within the Intelligence Community from the Department of Energy to two Combatant Commands with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Mr. Cosentino is an all-source analyst by trade and has supported numerous strategic intelligence requirements.

Mr. Cosentino graduated from Florida International University, where he received his Bachelor’s in International Relations with a focus on National Security Studies. Throughout his time in Academia, he joined FIU’s Office of the Director of National Intelligence-sponsored Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence Intelligence Fellowship program, where he received mentorship from Intelligence professionals and rigorous training on analytic tradecraft.

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Mr. Ackerman is a retired Air Force service member, having contributed to numerous intelligence and operational missions. As an Air Force service member assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations, Mr. Ackerman served as an Operations Coordinator implementing and guiding operations across several areas of responsibilities. Following a two-decade military career, Mr. Ackerman continued his service as a Federal Contractor managing numerous intelligence and defense programs, as a Program Manager and later, Capture Manager.

Mr. Ackerman received his Associate’s in Information Resource Management from the Community College of the Air Force, and later attended a wide array Air Force and DIA leadership and operational courses. Additionally, Mr. Ackerman attended the Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute’s Foreign Language School where he studied French.

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Mr. Salvat graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in International Relations and minor in Political Science. Throughout his time at FIU, Mr. Salvat developed a passion for public service and joined FIU’s Office of the Director of National Intelligence-sponsored Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence Intelligence Fellowship program where he later obtained an academic certificate in National Security Studies, and executive certificates in Global Security & Public Policy and Russian Language.