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Software Developer

Location: This position is Onsite. The candidate MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance- Must Be US Citizen to apply

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 Developer to join our team in support of one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. In this role, the Software Developer will contribute to analyses addressing a wide range of challenges related to the survivability of advanced air vehicles against modern air defense systems. The work will span from high-fidelity one-on-one platform engagements to large-scale, networked force-on-force simulations.

The position responsibilities include:

• Development and exercising of air defense sensor detection/tracking, command/control and mission planning software tools within a modern, object-oriented, modular architecture
• Integration of system analysis and threat modeling into existing modeling capabilities
• Surveying and capturing recent intelligence data to improve modeling data quality and validity
• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint and/or technical reports to convey findings to both internal and external audiences
• Author clear, concise and thorough documentation of all modified or developed capabilities

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years Modeling and Simulation
• 3 years Perform Trade Studies
• 5 years Software/Algorithm Development
• 5 years Software Documentation
• 5 years C/C++
• 5 years MATLAB
• 5 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 5 years Python
• 5 years Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.

Nice to Have:

• C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• GIT/GITHUB
• Java Development
• Software Design/Development
  

Skills Required:

• Strong academic or professional background in software development to include experience working with code of varying degrees of maturity
• Proficiency in MATLAB, an object-oriented programing language (e.g., C++ or Python) and shell scripting
• Familiarity with undergraduate engineering level introductory physics (Mechanics and Electricity/Optics) and associated mathematics
• Experience running physics-based software and performing subsequent data analysis to reveal an understanding of underlying phenomena.
• Position requires the candidate to possess a BS/BA in Physics, Engineering, Applied Math or Computer Science

Skills Preferred:

• Previous experience with air defense sensor, detection/tracking, command/control or mission planning model development and/or testing. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes AFSIM based model development and analysis.
• Comfortable operating in both Linux and Windows environments, to include Virtual Machines
• Familiarity with verification and validation of simulation models
• Background in data visualization and display toolkits/methodologies
• Excellent communication skills
• An ability to take guidance and work within a small team, while working independently to achieve individual goals. Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
• Candidates with a relevant advanced degree will be given preference

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: Obtaining an interim SECRET is necessary at the start of employment. The individual will ultimately be submitted for TOP SECRET (SCI and Special Access) as these clearances will be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Work Schedule/Location: On-Site
Interview process: initial prescreen via phone/zoom; second round will be an onsite interview for local candidates; the team will consider zoom for relocation candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.