Software Engineer 1 at Wyetech, LLC in Ft. Meade, MD

Summary: Wyetech is dedicated to breaking technological barriers for federal government customers, offering a unique employee experience. The Software Engineer 1 role involves analyzing user requirements, developing new software, and enhancing existing systems for satellite communication technologies, while ensuring software quality through testing and debugging. Responsibilities: - 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 - Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards - Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently - Design and implement database or data repository interfaces and queries to support the application’s data management needs - Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing, system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability - Integrate automated testing as part of the development lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality - 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 - Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity Required Qualifications: - United States Citizenship - Position appropriate security clearance (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph) - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement Required Skills: C++ development, Real-time systems, Performance optimization, RF signals analysis, Satellite communications system design, DevOps, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, Message queue implementation, Communication protocols, Automated testing, Unit testing, Algorithm design Benefits: 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., 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, 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.