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Location

Lexington, MA | United States

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Job description

Software Programmer

Clearance: Secret

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 Programmer  to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The group specializes in the rapid design and prototyping of innovative electro-optic systems that address challenges facing the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and other U.S. government entities. The group maintains broad expertise in satellite systems, electro-optical and infrared sensors, charge-coupled devices, electronics, image processing, and low–size/weight/power optical communications systems. The vertically integrated group leverages this core expertise to architect, design, prototype, and deploy hardware and software systems in support of mission needs. Emphasis is on working closely with end users to develop enabling concepts, then building and fielding integrated systems on responsive timelines.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen (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.)
• Reside within 100 miles of Lexington, Massachusetts.

What You'll Do:

The group is in need of a Software Programmer in support of these prototyping efforts. The candidate must be a motivated self-starter, able to work individually, or within a group to achieve program goals and objectives, under the direction of the technical project manager. Problem-solving ability is critical.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

• Writing software involving various hardware components
• Perform software testing and debugging
• Writing software documentation
• Activities will include programming, data reduction and analysis, data presentation in graphic form, etc.
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of Software/Algorithm Development
• 5 years of Building and deploying containers (Docker or Singularity)
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years of Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
• 5 years of Pub/sub software frameworks
• 5 years of Virtual technologies (specifically VMWare)

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• Software/Algorithm Development
• Experience with pub/sub software frameworks
• Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
• Experience building and deploying containers (Docker or Singularity)
• Experience with virtual technologies (specifically VMWare)

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• Experience building and managing databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Mongo, InfluxDB)
• Experience with Linux as a desktop and server OS, including provisioning, securing, and maintenance, with an emphasis on CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu.

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.

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.
• By 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.

Location: Lexington, MA

Work Schedule: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment.. Must be within a commutable distance from Lexington, MA.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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