RF Software Engineer

RF Software Engineer
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

RF

Software Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The


Software Engineer

will primarily be developing, modeling, and simulation of Radar systems and the RF environment. Experience developing software for configuration, control, visualization and operation of large, complex, multi-sensor engagement scenarios is highly preferred. This includes signal processing, control, messaging, graphical displays, operator interfaces, data capture and data analysis.
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.)
Must be within

commutable distance of

Lexington, Massachusetts.
Responsibilities:
Will include but not limited to:
Design, specify, implement, test, maintain and document modular software functionality within existing sensor simulation frameworks utilizing modern software engineering techniques, open-source programming tools, and Laboratory-specific support processes
Architect, design, implement, test, maintain and document operation and analysis software suites providing efficient scenario generation and execution for multi-system engagements at high precision and large scale
Collaborate, develop and manage software products through effective use of version control and continuous integration software
Organize multiple assignments for separate programs to meet aggressive schedules with high-quality products
Participate in defining, describing and implementing deliverable capabilities
Evaluate and propose use of open source and commercial software, frameworks, libraries and tools where applicable
Provide system administration for both Windows and Linux operating systems, including remote and virtual capabilities
Work independently and in small groups with frequent (daily) peer interaction and less frequent (weekly) supervision

What You'll Bring:
Software/Algorithm Development
Developing user interfaces to communicate technical content
UI design / implementation using QT
Software Documentation
C/C++ Programming
C++11 or later, Stand Template Library, Boost library
Experience developing within a Qt development environment
JSON
Object Oriented Software Design and Development
Python Programming/Scripting
Real-time programming
Software Design/Development
Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
GIT/GITHUB/GITLAB
Ubuntu/Linux
Hardware and Software Integration
Must Have:
Bachelor's Degree
20 years Engineering/Software/Algorithm Development
5 years Developing user interfaces to communicate technical content
5 years UI design / implementation using QT
10 years Program/Project Management OR Analysis/Software Documentation
10 years Programming/C/C++ Programming
10 years C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
5 years developing within a Qt development environment
5 years JSON
10 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
5 years Python Programming/Scripting
10 years Real-time programming
10 years Software Design/Development
10 years Software/Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
10 yers Software Tools/GIT/GITHUB/GITLAB
10 years Ubuntu/Linux
5 years Systems/Hardware and Software Integration
Nice to Have:
Software/Experimental and Hardware Control Software
Google Protocol Buffers
Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
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
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.
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.
Location:

Hybrid - This position will work a hybrid or onsite work schedule. This does require someone to be local to the

Lexington, MA

area as there are portions of this project that must be done onsite. The breakdown will be 50/50, minimum, to fully onsite, depending on assignment and team dynamics. Even when hybrid, some weeks may be more remote and some weeks more onsite; it will change with program needs.
Travel:

None
Clearance: Must Have an

Active Secret Clearance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.