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The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.Responsibilities:\nDesign, develop, and test software components for aerospace systems.\nDebug and troubleshoot complex software issues.\nWrite and maintain comprehensive code documentation.\nCollaborate with team members to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.\nConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.\nSupport the integration of software with hardware systems.\nParticipate in the development of software requirements and specifications.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.\n2+ years of experience in experience in software development.\nHigher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.\nProficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python.\nKnowledge of engineering principles and practices.\nFamiliarity working in multi-disciplinary teams.\nQualifications We Prefer:\nFamiliarity developing software on Linux-based operating systems.\nWorking knowledge of C++, including data structures and manual memory management.\nKnowledge of digital signal processing, including fourier analysis.\nExperience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build.\nKnowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and Spiral.\nBasic understanding of data structures.\nEssential Functions:\nAbility to work on a computer for extended periods.\nHand/finger dexterity for coding and testing.\nAbility to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel.\nThis posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.\nEstimated Starting Salary Range: $99,062.38 - $136,210.77. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.\nIMPORTANT NOTICE:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.\nSNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!\nSNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. 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