Software Engineer

Job ID
123061
Job Type
Contract To Hire
Industry
Defense
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Software Engineer for a contract to possible direct hire opportunity with our client located in Frederick, Maryland

OVERVIEW: 

This position is primarily responsible for researching, designing, and developing computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • System software requirements definition, coordination and compliance, including functional, interface, and communications specifications.
  • System software architecture design and modeling.
  • Data communications and networking architecture design.
  • Design and develop flexible and powerful APIs to support higher level software system integration.
  • Perform system modeling of throughput, processor load, and memory utilization.
  • Develop fast and efficient software for sensor control, data processing, data management, and graphical user interfaces in C/C++, Java, and related programming languages.
  • Efficiently incorporate scientific algorithms to perform signal processing, image processing, data fusion, and related processing.
  • Develop test plans and system compliance and acceptance programs for all developed software programs and systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • BSCS or equivalent degree with some applicable experience or MS engineering degree with some applicable system software development experience.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and drive the system design from concept to deployment.
  • Experience generating and maintaining project schedules and have effective communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Experience in object-oriented design and program.
  • Experience in development of embedded software using Linux, MS Windows, VX Works, or equivalent operating systems.
  • Experience in developing graphical user interfaces in Linux, MS Windows, or equivalent operating systems.
  • Basic system administration of computers and computer networks.
  • Candidate must be a United States citizen and will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
  • Some International travel is expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Work will be performed in an office environment, in aircraft hangars, and on-board aircraft.
  • Testing may require the candidate to fly on government owned and operated aircraft.
  • A majority of the work will be performed in Frederick, Maryland, with work in other locations in the greater Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C. as required.
  • Occasional travel will be required.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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