Software Engineer

About the role

Aquila Technology is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to support the development of network protocols for tactical systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a rapid-prototyping environment with fast design-debug cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software solutions for tactical network protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Utilize C, C++, and Python as primary development languages, with the ability to quickly adapt to other scripting languages as needed.
• Apply expertise in IP routing protocols, multicast, and socket programming to develop robust solutions.
• Work in a native Linux environment, including Linux kernel networking, OS networking configuration, and Linux Containers (e.g., Docker, CORE).
• Proactively engage with team members to understand and resolve challenges and make collaborative decisions.

Requirements

• Must have 2 years of experience in networking architectures and protocols.
• Must have 2 years of experience in IP Routing Protocols.
• Must have 2 years of experience in Linux Kernel Networking.
• Must have 2 years of experience in Network Protocol Design.
• Must have 2 years of development experience on a Linux platform.
• Must have 2 years of Programming Languages (e.g., Perl, Python, C/C++) experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in network modeling, emulation, and protocol design.
• Proficiency in network performance monitoring and optimization.
• Familiarity with radio communications concepts, including software-defined radios, MAC protocols, physical layer, and RF systems.
• Experience in military or DoD wireless communications systems.

Benefits and Perks

• PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick)
• 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university.
• 401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution: $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s Fully vested from day one
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services.