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Join us to tackle deep engineering challenges that directly enable national security and define the future operational capabilities of vital defense systems.\n\nEssential Functions:\nKnowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development (VxWorks/Linux)\nWork closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design\nSupport and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing\nContribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation\nDemonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution\nParticipate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects\nUtilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems\nOccasional customer support travel (5%)\n\nQualifications:\n\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. 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