Software Engineer II

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer. Praxis Engineering creates exciting and novel mission solutions in cyber related technologies and products. At the heart of Praxis Engineering are talented and motivated engineering teams empowered to create cutting edge technologies and systems to solve difficult problems for a wide variety of cyber mission operations.

What you will be doing:

The Software Engineer will perform reverse engineering and analysis of COTS 802.11 drivers and firmware, create custom drivers to enhance wireless capabilities, maintain awareness of emerging technologies and advancements in commercial hardware capabilities, and perform feasibility analysis for new wireless technologies.

Other duties include:

1. Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements.
2. Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
3. Resolve software problem reports.
4. Utilize software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
5. Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

What you need:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical degree, from an accredited college or university is required; 4 years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
2. A minimum of 14 years of experience in software engineering.
3. Must have experience with Linux and C++.
4. Clearance: Active TS/SCI with an appropriate polygraph is required to be considered for this role.

Who are we?

Praxis Engineering was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD - with growing offices in Chantilly VA and Aberdeen MD.

Praxis Engineering is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems.

With over 350 employees supporting more than 50 contracts, Praxis brings together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Praxis?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission. We've been profitable year after year. We're always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do, and finding ways to do it better.

Benefits:

1. Attractive total compensation package to include competitive salary and medical benefits with an option for FREE employee HSA medical plan!
2. Office perks such as free soft drinks and snacks (both healthy and not-so-healthy).
3. Praxis swag (annual gift certificate to purchase top brand Praxis apparel).
4. 401k contribution/match: combination of profit share/contribution (3.5%) and employer match (up to 4.5%) for a total of 8%.
5. Annual bonus plan.
6. 4 weeks Paid Time Off + 10 holidays + comp time eligibility. (30+ days of leave to start!)
7. We reward longevity! On your 5th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 5 weeks of PTO. Making it 35+ days of leave altogether!
8. On your 10th work anniversary – you will receive an additional week of PTO to 6 weeks of PTO. Making it 40+ days of leave altogether!
9. At any time, your unused PTO can be traded in for $$$!
10. Carryover a max of 380 hours of leave from year to year. You can choose to have a sabbatical one year or trade in your unused PTO for something nice!
11. Training is a priority! Take advantage of our endless in-house training opportunities - or seek out vendor offered (paid) training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
12. We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it's here at Praxis. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you're at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Praxis Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.