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Software Developer

Clearance Level: Candidates must have an active Secret clearance in order to be considered for this position. Must be US Citizen

Location: Must be 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.

Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. The  team is looking for a software developer with a strong C++ object-oriented programming background who will join a team of software developers, system engineers, and algorithm developers who are rapidly prototyping advanced sensor control and signal processing systems. Software will be developed within a modern, object-oriented, modular open-systems architecture primarily utilizing C++, Linux, and publish-subscribe middleware. Challenging development activities will directly contribute to the prototyping of advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared control systems and may involve field testing of said systems.

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

Must have 3 or more years of experience with the following:

• Software/Algorithm Development
• Linux server/workstation administration
• Program/Project Management OR Analysis
• Software Documentation
• Programming
• C/C++ Programming
• GIT/GITHUB
• Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• Software Architecture
• Software Design/Development
• Hardware and Software Integration

Nice to Have

• Software Unit Testing
• Programming
• Bash
• Python
• Software
• MATLAB
• ROS
  

Required:

• C/C++
• Linux (RedHat/Ubuntu)
• Software/Algorithm Development
• Software Documentation
• GIT/GITHUB
• Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• Software Architecture
• Software Design/Development
• Hardware and Software Integration

Preferred Skills:

• ROS
• Python
• Bash
• Software Unit Testing

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) monthsof 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 Reimbursedup 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: Candidates must have an active Secret clearance in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work.

Work Location: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 2-3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final schedule TBD by hiring manager.  Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA

Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.