Software Engineer I

FALCATA is seeking entry level Software Engineers in Silver Spring, MD to support advanced concepts model and simulation development and execution for surface Navy radar and combat systems. The M&S effort is used for design, development, analytical evaluations of system performance, and systems engineering for sophisticated radar, communications and weapons systems.

FALCATA has assembled a well-knit team of junior and senior system and software engineers that perform critical M&S development, execution, and analysis for US Navy and Missile Defense Agency customers. FALCATA offers a stable yet flexible working environment in an exciting industry with cutting edge defense technology, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities

• Model/component integration into large scale simulation; GUI, analysis tools, and various kinds of automation (build, test, etc.) development and maintenance.
• Duties include design/architecture contribution, capability implementation, testing, and bug/issue resolution.
• Significant interaction with other TSC radar system and modeling & simulation engineers as part of the job.
• Expected travel (up to 5%) will be to Navy facilities around the Washington, DC area. Farther travel is irregular.
• Assigned tasking will be at both individual and team levels.
• Porting code between Windows/Linux.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or comparable technical degree well-grounded in Computer Programming.
• Skill in C/C++ or Java.
• Interest in Navy’s AEGIS Combat System and Defense technology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in Qt and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Windows and Linux environments.

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $83,000 – $108,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

FALCATA Benefits

FALCATA offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to FALCATA

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at FALCATA is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

FALCATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.