Software Engineer (Sr.) (Cleared)

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Kentro is hiring a cleared Senior-level Software Engineer to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Responsibilities:

• Software Testing & Training:
• Perform software testing and debugging for applications and systems requiring low-level control processing.
• Provide training to the Agency workforce on new software applications and systems.
• Develop and maintain office-specific tools and capabilities to support operational needs and enhance productivity.
• Embedded Software Development:
• Develop embedded software for real-time and near real-time operating systems and processors.
• Work on networking and radio systems integration as required.
• Business Process Modernization:
• Conduct thorough business process reviews to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency.
• Design and implement improvements and modernization strategies for business processes.
• Knowledge Management (KM) Coordination:
• Lead and coordinate activities related to KM needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology requirements.
• Maintain awareness of other Agency KM tools and technologies, evaluating their potential integration into office business processes.
• User Interface Design:
• Collaborate with desk officers to improve the design and functionality of user interface features.
• System Analysis & Problem Resolution:
• Analyze system capabilities and resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Documentation & Development:
• Prepare operating instructions and design/develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems as needed.

Location: On-site in Springfield, VA

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• 10 years of relevant experience with the following:
• Proven experience in software development, particularly with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing business process improvements.
• Experience with KM coordination and developing office-specific tools.
• Knowledge of user interface design and user experience (UX) principles.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and debugging techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex system issues.
• Excellent communication skills for documentation and training purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and desk officers.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and leading activities of engineers/specialists related to technology needs.
• Demonstrated experience in using web-based technologies such as browsers, Coldfusion, ASP pages, HTML code, object-oriented technology, graphics software, and content management systems.

• Preferred skills:
• Demonstrated experience in understanding of technology requirements specific to international affairs and IC coordination
• Demonstrated experience with Imagery Disclosure Tool (IDT), Request Action Tracker (RAT), or SharePoint custom workflows.
• Demonstrated experience working on complex embedded real-time systems.
• Experience developing mission critical and/or safety critical software.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following software languages and environments: C, C++, C#, VHDL.

Clearance requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI at the time of hire, and be willing/able to take and pass a CI Polygraph

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