Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
We are seeking aspiring engineers, signals analysts, and physicists to join our team to support the development of algorithms and software related to synthetic aperture radar, low observables, electro-optical, and other remote sensing capabilities.

As part of our team, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing remote sensing capabilities and working in space emerging technology. You will learn about these technologies from the experts that discovered and patented these capabilities. This work requires candidates to be a U.S. citizen willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into robust software applications

• Collaborate with radar/electro-optical and research scientist experts to solve issues and iterate to improve product image quality

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using modern programming languages and technologies. If a software engineer, write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best practices and coding standards

• Learn about synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or electro-optical collection techniques

• Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner

• Learning from our recognized leaders and setting oneself up for future leadership in the area

Qualifications:

Required: 

• U.S. citizenship with a willingness and ability to obtain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

• A degree (or progress toward a degree with an expected graduation date) in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; four years of professional experience in software or signals processing in lieu of a degree; or military background in electronic warfare and/or signals processing

• Interest in learning remote sensing technologies

• Familiarity with a programming language (preferably Python, C++, Rust, or similar)

• Familiarity developing in Linux and/or in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work within a team environment to advance large software development packages by taking on and completing tasks independently

• Ability to work onsite

Desired:

• Programming skills in multiple languages

• Knowledge of or background in radar or electro-optical fields.

• Academic experience in digital signal processing

• Scrum/Agile Development knowledge and experience with Jira

• Experience writing software implementing algorithms

• Passion for solving hard problems

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires U.S. citizenship in support of contract requirements.  This position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – t