Assistant Software Engineer Jobs in Cambridge, MA

Software Engineer

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity - Must be US Citizen

Location: 100% on site due to the nature of the work. Must live within 100 miles from Lexington, MA 

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 Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of a computer engineer to assist in developing and operating a network emulation testbed that tests the performance of end-to-end software and hardware systems in a challenged environment. The ideal candidate will have strong computer networking, Linux, and software programming skills that are backed up through experience, education, and/or certification. As a member of this team, the engineer will be responsible for debugging problems with the testbed, proposing solutions, and implementing fixes. Strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and the self-motivated curiosity to dive into the details of system behavior are necessary for the position. The engineer will be responsible for assisting the technical staff in preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings. The position requires full-time onsite presence and may require occasional travel.

Required Skills 

• Clearance Level - Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years - Data/Reporting
• 5 years - Data Analysis
• 5 years - Plot data and provide visualization
• 5 years - Experience working in a classified environment
• 10 years - Linux command line
• 10 years - Network emulation especially CORE
• 10 years - Networking Skills (Wireshark, TCP dump, SS)
• 10 years - Network protocol experience (TCP/IP)
• 10 years - Troubleshooting skills
• 10 years - Software development languages (python, golang, or C++)
• 10 years - Software architecture / design
• 10 years - Software design / test procedure documentation

Nice to Have Skills

• J-series messaging or OMS/UCI
• Experience with HAIPE devices
• Metric collection (Prometheus) and visualization (Grafana)
• Container Technologies (PODMAN, Docker or Kubernetes)
• Distributed Systems
• Radio or wireless system knowledge
• Test and Integration Experience
• Automated testing frameworks
• Networking Certs n(Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
• Familiarity with AI assisted development tools

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, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) - Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance Level: An ACTIVE full secret clearance is REQUIRED (as updated June 2026).
Work Location: This role will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.
Interview Process: Initial screening with 2 managers, and then a wider group audience for a second round. For local candidates, the second round interview will be in person. The group is open to doing Zoom interviews for relocation candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer