Software Engineer

Job Type: Contract Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview: We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong Red Hat Linux expertise to support the migration of a custom software suite from SUSE Linux to Red Hat Linux. The software suite is developed primarily in C and C++ and is used for the acquisition of precision time-synchronized positional and RF data. This role will support the migration, maintain software functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure compatibility and performance within the new Linux environment.

Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, implement, document, and maintain software applications. Support the migration of custom applications from SUSE Linux to Red Hat Linux. Analyze software architecture, compatibility, security requirements, and system parameters. Write and compile code based on documented designs. Identify and resolve programming, application, and architecture issues. Modify and upgrade applications to maintain functionality and compatibility. Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements. Gather and evaluate end-user requirements. Troubleshoot application, operating system, and network-level issues.

Required Qualifications: Active Secret clearance Strong Red Hat Linux experience Strong C and C++ programming skills Experience with Python Experience with QtProficiency with Git Strong understanding of TCP/UDP networking Experience with tcpdump Strong Linux experience Ability to work onsite in Tukwila,

WADesired Qualifications: Windows experience Experience migrating applications between Linux distributions, particularly SUSE to Red Hat Experience with RF data, positional data, precision timing, or similar data acquisition systems Experience troubleshooting software at the application, operating system, and network levels

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a hands-on software engineer with deep Red Hat Linux and C/C++ experience who is comfortable working close to the operating system and network stack. You’ll play a key role in migrating a specialized software system to a new Linux environment while ensuring continued performance and functionality.