Job Description

Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced Software Engineer for our client in Canonsburg, PA. This is a long-term onsite contract position, possible contract-to-direct. 

This is an active Secret clearance position. You must have an active Secret clearance to be considered. 

• As an Advanced Software Engineer - Test Systems Developer for the Torpedo Systems Group, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for sustaining and creating software for embedded applications.
• You will participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
• Design, implement, and test software across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Support and enhance existing test systems for embedded applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions.
• Contribute to requirements analysis, architecture discussions, and design reviews.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret clearance 

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in C/C++.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in LabWindows/CVI.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Object Oriented Development.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Windows/Visual Studio.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SQL/SQL Server or a similar relational database.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK, WinDBG, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with DevOps concepts such as:
  1. Implementing Version Control and standing up branching strategies.
  2. Automating processes for build, test, and deploy.
  3. Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• Comfortable in implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and taking responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.
• Significant level of Windows application development architecture expertise (e.g., Win32 apps, WPF apps, WinUI 3 apps).
• Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, etc.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows Low Level Systems development and API.
• Welcoming contributions to build a strong collaborative team culture.
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Creative thinker capable of ing new information quickly to solve challenging problems.
• Comfortable providing technical leadership.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15.  A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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