C/C++ Software Engineer

Job Title

C/C Software Engineer

Location

McLean, VA 22102 US (Primary)

Category

Research, Development, and Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a C/C Software Engineer to:

Description

• Create modeling & simulation (M&S) software using C, C , OpenGL, and Qt Creator to display satellite data and more, through use of Two-Line Element (TLE) sets from the Unified Data Library
• Experience implementing and maintaining services in a CI/CD pipeline (GitLab)
• Experience in developing a Windows 10 or Windows 11 standalone executable file (.exe)
• Ability to identify and resolve faults and vulnerabilities, through comprehension of code or unit, integration, or system testing and quality assurance
• Knowledge of industry best practices, methodologies, and tools commonly identified as best practices in the Software Development Life Cycle
• Knowledge of how to design, prototype, test, and maintain standalone and web-based software applications and implement solutions to satisfy customer requirements
• Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts
• Gather requirements and design, codify, integrate and implement secure solutions that support business functionality as well as the underlying infrastructure required to deploy and run those solutions.
• Follow a formal design process using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques and shall adhere to laws, standards, and established guidelines for prototyping and delivery of software and web tools (e.g., software reuse, modifiable, efficient, reliable, understandable, fault tolerant).
• Strong communicative and interpersonal skills.

Job Requirements

Desired Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in C and C
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience using OpenGL (OpenGL Shading Language is preferred)
• Experienced with software unit, integration, and systems testing, to include analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts
• Experienced in creating, maintaining, and updating API calls from disparate data sources
• Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, &/or technically advanced.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction, and with other individual contributor members by sharing information, address analytic disputes, and through conflict resolution

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Security Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

 

 

 

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.