Software Engineer, Python and Shell Scripting (2024-0153)

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading language, operations, and technology services company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring a Systems / Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our Mission Technology Division in Chantilly, VA developing cutting-edge mobile technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Systems / Software Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the full life-cycle of complex systems developments. Tasks will include: defining requirements, threat and vulnerability risk management, system integration, system test and deployment. As a member of a dynamic team, candidates will work in a multi-tasking, quick-paced environment that encourages proactive and innovative exploration of concepts, technologies, and strategies that meet customer needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
2. Experience with: Python, C/C++, Java/J2EE, and/or Shell Scripting
3. Experience working in a Linux environment
4. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, testing and optimizing Python scripts to interface with various peripherals and IOT/Cellular devices. The role provides a creative environment to innovate using open-source libraries and APIs.
5. At least 5 years of related experience
6. Must have current TS/SCI w/ Poly

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Experience in Python integration using single board computers (ARM based) with both open source software and hardware.
2. Experience with cellular user equipment including software stacks, networking protocols, operating systems, radio frequency transmission.
3. Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, AT Command Set)
4. Experience working in a tool agnostic environment with the ability to transition between multiple technologies to accomplish tasks.
5. Cellular triage of Android user equipment over ADB, protocol visualization using Wireshark
6. Experience operating within an Agile Methodology
7. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state or local law. It is the policy of ATS not merely to refrain from employment discrimination as required by the various federal, state, and local enactments, but to take positive affirmative action to realize for women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans full equal employment opportunity. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.