Software Engineer 2

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Fort Meade, MD
Senior level
Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Software Engineer 2 analyzes user requirements, develops and enhances software for satellite communications, leading mission-critical systems and ensuring quality through automated testing.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.


The GG C++ SWE is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will analyze user requirements, develop new software, and enhance existing systems to meet the demands of modern satellite communication technologies. This role will involve working on complex algorithms and ensuring software quality through automated testing and debugging.


Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new applications or modifications to existing software, ensuring the addition of new features and capabilities aligns with project goals.
  • Software Development: Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Debugging and Defect Correction: Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Database and Data Repository Interfaces: Design and implement database or data repository interfaces and queries to support the application’s data management needs.
  • Algorithm Design: Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing, system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Automated Testing Integration: Integrate automated testing as part of the development lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Required Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
  • Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Desired Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in C++ development, with a solid understanding of real-time systems and performance optimization.
  • Experience with RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory, with the ability to implement these concepts into software.
  • Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools, particularly in virtual (VMware) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments.
  • Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols.
  • Knowledge of GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications.
  • Experience with MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
  • Understanding of Linux system programming and development environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

The Benefits Package

  • Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds. 

  • Additional benefits include:

  • Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

  • Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

  • A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision and Dental
  • Life and AD&D Benefits
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
  • Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

  • Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000 
  • Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts 
  • Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
  • Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party. 
  • Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 


Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.


Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates. 

Top Skills

C++
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
Matlab
Rf Signals
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The Company
HQ: Odenton, Maryland
41 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers.

Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer.

Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.

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