Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has an Principal Software Engineer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. An active TS/SCI w/Polygraph Clearance is required for this position.

General Summary:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real- time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Capabilities:

•   Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
•   Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
•   Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
•   Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
•   Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Qualifications: 

• Twenty (20) years of experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.

We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@chirontech.com, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.