Software Engineer

***Due to the nature of the work being performed US Citizenship is required***

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Location: Germantown MD 20876

Onsite Requirements:

• C++
• HTML/JavaScript/JQuery/node.js
• Python

Job Description:

• EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Contractor – Software Engineer in our company Standard division with Top Secret Clearance.
• Candidate must have C/C++ skills, is energetic, creative and team oriented to work on latest SATCOM modem and networking technologies.
• The individual will be part of an engineering team that develops embedded networking and application software using latest toolchains in an agile software development environment.
• The position is based in our Germantown, Maryland office.
• Work is onsite 5x weekly.

Responsibilities:

• Software design, development, integration and support activities
• Actively participate in software development
• Complete development tasks within agreed timebox
• Analyze and resolve software issues

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++ and automated unit testing
• Must currently hold Top Secret Clearance for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience with scripting languages Python/Shell, source control systems (e.g. GIT)
• Experience with web development viz. HTML/JavaScript/jQuery/node.js
• Experience in multi-threaded application development and inter-process communication
• Experience with networking protocols, messaging libraries, socket programming
• Experience of agile development methodology, especially Scrum and Atlassian tools like Jira
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills