Software Engineer

Description

Location: Lexington Park, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No

As a Software Engineer, you will develop and integrate advanced simulation software used to model aircraft avionics, mission systems, weapons, and data links. In this role, you will work in an Agile development environment leveraging modern CI pipelines and Linux-based tools to build reliable, high-quality software that directly supports the development and testing of next-generation naval aviation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:   

• Consulting requirements documentation, cybersecurity guidance, and coding standards when making code changes to ensure consistency, readability, and correctness.
• Utilizing Continuous Integration (CI) and automation pipelines in a Linux environment to create reproducible, quality software executable.
• Conducting peer reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to requirements and coding standards.
• Requirements design implementation and integration related to the development of software programs to model aircraft avionics, mission systems, weapons and data links.
• Participating in Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives (story point assessment, etc.).
• Updating PTRs in JIRA, writing test scripts, peer review of code.
• Working within the Agile methodology.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. 

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or related area of study), required.
• Three (3) years of related software engineering experience.
• Expert-level experience with hardware/software interface coding.
• High degree of proficiency coding with C++ and Ansible.
• Knowledge of networked simulation protocols (DIS, HLA).
• Linux command line proficiency. 

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $140,000 annually, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.