Description

　　LinQuest is seeking a Software Engineer to work in a lab environment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland to provide expertise in developing innovative prototypes that provide resilient SATCOM access to Army ground, missile, and aviation systems. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing integrated resilient SATCOM prototypes to the force which directly supports the Network CFT’s effort to modernize & harden the Army’s network against detection, intrusion, and compromise. The successful candidate will work closely with Research and Development staff personnel and other federal contractors to update systems, address security breaches and help troubleshoot issues and restore computer systems to provide maximum functionality. Software Engineer with skills Software Engineer with skills in software development, test automation, and system automation to support Projected Anti-jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) and/or WGS Certification engineering efforts.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications. Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

　　Required Skills and Experience:

　　This role requires an active/current TS/SCI clearance

　　Bachelor’s degree in IT, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

　　Recent (within past 2 years) relevant experience directly supporting the Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) enterprise and/or Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) certification is highly desired; recent graduates with IT, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field degrees will be considered.

　　Software and script development and hardware and software integration

　　Participate in the planning and execution of test and evaluation activities

　　Decompose technical requirements and capabilities into executable scripts

　　Participate in system-level technical and operational testing

　　Creating and developing test scenarios

　　Expertise in the software/scripting development life cycle

　　Direct and recent experience dealing with testing methodologies and frameworks for Python and relevant APIs.

　　Knowledge of data structures, computer system architectures, software development methodologies

　　Experience within DoD satellite communications community

　　Experience with modem/waveform theory

　　CompTIA exam certifications such as Security+, Network+, or equivalent certifications

　　Works with the Information Assurance team as required under a DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) and other project certification objectives

　　Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to analyze complex technical problems

　　Ability to multi-task, shift gears quickly, work independently and collaboratively, adapt easily to shifting priorities, process changes, and schedule changes

　　Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to explain issues clearly and concisely and establish effective working relationships in a distributed team

　　Desired Skills and Experience:

　　Experience with DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM) or Product Manager (O5 PdM)

　　Ability to analyze issues and propose appropriate resolutions.

　　Knowledge of Army organization structure and Unit Task Organization concepts.

　　Ability to effectively communicate written and oral

　　Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Experience supporting the PEO C3T, or Intelligence & Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) program

　　Experience in engineering and/or acquisition of Intelligence Community (IC) and/or DOD spacecraft systems

　　Knowledge of IC and/or DOD acquisition roles, processes, and /or program management

　　Experience with Model Based System Engineering or Digital Engineering.

　　Why LinQuest?

　　LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

　　Benefits

　　LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careeers/our-benefits.

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Preferred

　　Bachelors or better in Computer ScienceLicenses & Certifications

　　Required

　　TS/SCIEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)