Software Engineer-Mid Level

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Software (SW) Engineer to support the software integration, quality assurance, delivery, and sustainment of a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (c-UAS) for our Digital Night Vision Technology (DNVT) customer at Fort Belvoir VA. As a key member of the SW team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for applying Agile best practices in the management of a pre-developed, Government Owned Code Base within the Governments GitLab DevOps environment and work with fellow QinetiQ engineers and other Key Stakeholders in supporting the software and technical efforts of our Belvoir customer.    

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of additional technologies into the digital c-UAS systems including sensor and effector systems. This includes the development of software sub-systems such as sensor data parsers, sensor action and response cores, software infrastructure support, and soldier identified user interface enhancements
• Support digital c-UAS sensor fusion and sensor/effector capabilities related to algorithm improvements from parsed sensor data
• Support enhancements to digital c-UAS Threat prediction capabilities that provide target threat level information to the operator and other components of digital c-UAS systems that consume this information
• Support digital c-UAS Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) user interface enhancement
• Providing support to on site and remote data collection, testing, and demonstration events
• Support the Agile release of SW updates
• Provide virtual and/or on-site troubleshooting and technical assistance to ensure digital c-UAS system functionality or to integrate additional digital c-UAS system components

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline or Computer Science or 5+ years of equivalent experience in either Software Engineering or supporting MLOps, DevOps, or application development roles with experience with developing in Python, Java, or C++
• Experience in design, integration, and test of complex military systems with a preference to experience with data fusion of multiple sensor inputs ranging from optics such as EO/IR, SWIR, and MWIR to active and passive radars
• Experience with data fusion and state estimation, including Kalman filter, SLAM, and signal processing
• Experience with natural language processing, deep learning, or computer vision project work
• Experience with system integration using a variety of protocols, including JSON, REST, and XML
• Live in the National Capital Region and work on site 5 days a weeks at the customer site on Fort Belvoir VA or at the QinetiQ office in Lorton, VA. Remote work will be permitted on a case by case basis and at the discretion of the Government and/or PM
• Experience with DHS, DoD, or industry for major systems or programs. 
• Up to 20% travel may be required 
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DHS, DoD, c-UAS or UAS programs

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.