Software Developer

Canvas Inc.

$90K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-10 years in software development or systems integration, especially with Linux or mixed OS environments in DoD contexts.
  • Demonstrated ability in coding, troubleshooting, version control, testing, and documentation.
  • Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC), real-time systems, and classified environments.
  • Knowledge of software QA processes and security evaluation methods; familiar with tasks like STIG, ATO, and SIA.
  • Strong collaboration skills across engineering, cybersecurity, mission support, and data analysis teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
  • Active SECRET clearance required, U.S. citizenship necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Support software development and configuration management for Linux and limited Windows systems in high-performance environments.
  • Assist with data processing for telemetry and range activity, supporting mission software execution and integration of proprietary tools.
  • Provide technical support for network implementation and system integration, ensuring operational reliability and security.
  • Conduct software testing and quality assurance, supporting security evaluations and accreditation activities with cybersecurity personnel.
  • Assist in setting up test mission environments and maintaining IT asset documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within high-performance, multi-server computing environments.
  • Collaboration with experts in engineering and cybersecurity fields.
  • Engagement in mission-critical projects with national significance through defense operations.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Support software development, configuration management, system image creation, patch installation, and application maintenance for Linux based and limited Windows systems operating within high performance, multi server computing environments.
• Assist with data processing tasks, including reducing telemetry, TSPI, and range activity data; support live mission software execution, post mission analysis, and integration of proprietary tools and IP within collaborative development teams.
• Provide technical support for network implementation, system integration, hardware configuration (servers, routers, switches), troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure secure, reliable, recoverable operational capabilities.
• Conduct software testing, quality assurance actions, and security evaluations; support Security Impact Analyses, ATO related documentation, and accreditation activities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
• Assist with mission support actions including setup of test mission environments, data visualization, pre /post mission software execution, system configuration documentation, and maintenance of facility related IT assets.
Required Qualifications
• 3-10 years of software development or systems integration experience supporting Linux or mixed OS environments, preferably within DoD or test range operations.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform functional duties including coding, configuration, troubleshooting, version control, testing, and documentation.
• Experience supporting HPC, real time systems, or classified computing environments; familiarity with networking fundamentals, storage arrays, system recovery workflows, and hardware/software integration.
• Working knowledge of software QA processes, security evaluation methods, and accreditation support tasks (STIG, ATO, SIA, CM, SAT).
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, mission support, and data analysis teams.
Education & Certification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Security+, Network+, or similar certifications preferred (not required for position but beneficial).
Clearance Requirement
• Active SECRET clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

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