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Augustine Consulting, Inc. · 2 days ago

Software Engineer, Linux

Aberdeen, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $129K/yr

1+ years exp

Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business professional services provider of engineering and technical services to the United States Government. They seek an experienced Software Engineer to serve as part of ACI’s Network Operations Automation Prototyping, focusing on modifying and implementing new product features within custom Linux kernels. The role involves collaborating with other engineers to develop technical solutions and delivering documentation for compliance and integration needs.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Modify, compile, and customize AlmaLinux or Yocto kernels

Integrate third-party devices on an embedded Linux system

Design and implement internal networking and virtualization/containerization architectures within Linux

Identify and recommend opportunities to use commercial or open-source technologies to improve capabilities

Work with other engineers and leadership to develop and implement technical solutions within broader production architectures

Deliver technical briefs on defect analysis and recommended paths forward

Develop engineering documentation as needed for compliance, cybersecurity, or third-party integration needs

Support and advise customer and program manager with technical expertise for briefs and meetings

Coordinate with end users, external test labs, field support staff, and other project teams to troubleshoot issues and refine feature designs

Qualification

Linux kernel modificationC++JavaLinux Bash ScriptingNetworking features designVirtualization/containerizationDevice firmware experienceSELinux policiesAnalytic skillsIndependenceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Due to the sensitive nature of the work being performed, a candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

High school diploma and 10 years of experience, or

Associate's degree and 7 years of experience, or

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience, or

Master's degree in a related field and zero experience

Demonstrated knowledge with modifying Linux kernels and/or implementing low-level services and features within a Linux OS

Experience working with C++ and/or Java

Scripting Experience, ideally Linux Bash Scripting

Proven analytic, organization and problem-solving skills to support sound decision making

Proven ability working independently or as part of a team

Possess the ability to assess, interpret, and render judgements under limited direct supervision

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Preferred

Past experience developing/designing networking features within software

Experience working on tactical embedded or commercial systems

Experience working with lower-level firmware or hardware such as FPGA, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc

Past experience working with virtualization/containerization solutions such as Linux Containers (LXCs), Docker, or QEMU/KVM

Experience with device firmware, drivers, and Linux udev rules

Knowledge of SELinux and creating/troubleshooting SELinux Policies

Knowledge and experience with Department of Defense networks, systems and processes

Experience with Tactical networks and mission command systems

Familiarity with Soldier and/or other Army Mission Command and Control systems

Exposure to Software engineering processes/tools/methods, Software design, test, development, and/or support, Operating systems, system administration & network protocols, Documentation, Business tools and methodologies, Troubleshooting and problem resolution, Customer interfacing experience