Software Engineer Job at AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Dahlgren

Software Engineer

Location: US-VA-Dahlgren

ID: 2025-2185

Category	Software & Systems Development
Position Type	Full-Time
Remote	No
Clearance Required	Secret

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for new and existing systems.
• Develop and support Android applications using Kotlin to interact with microcontrollers or other embedded systems.
• Develop and support Desktop applications to interact with microcontrollers or other embedded systems.
• Support testing and assessment of embedded systems locally and at external locations.
• Utilize software development best practices within government development processes.
• Identify and incorporate the latest hardware, technology, and techniques in this rapidly evolving environment.
• Collaborate with the government team through regularly scheduled meetings onsite.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to be cleared to Top Secret.
• Minimum 5 years of experience coding in C, Kotlin, Java, and related software (must be demonstrated in resume).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software development for hardware (must be demonstrated in resume).
• Knowledge of hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and communication protocols.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot hardware-software interfaces using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of writing test cases, unit testing, and hardware-software validation.
• Experience in Android/Desktop GUI development.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite, network stack integration, and socket programming.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving network issues.
• Knowledge of Weapon Systems and Command & Control Systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environments with a focus on product fielding.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Pay Transparency

Salary range: USD $91,600 - $153,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on factors permitted by law. Benefits include healthcare, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance, and education/training support.

EEO Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, disability, or veteran status.

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