Software Developer Job at Aquila Technology (Lexington)

Software Developer

Aquila Technology

Location:
United States , Lexington

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Developer to join our team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. In this role, the Software Developer will contribute to analyses addressing a wide range of challenges related to the survivability of advanced air vehicles against modern air defense systems. The work will span from high-fidelity one-on-one platform engagements to large-scale, networked force-on-force simulations.

Job Responsibility:

Development and exercising of air defense sensor detection/tracking, command/control and mission planning software tools within a modern, object-oriented, modular architecture
Integration of system analysis and threat modeling into existing modeling capabilities
Surveying and capturing recent intelligence data to improve modeling data quality and validity
Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint and/or technical reports to convey findings to both internal and external audiences
Author clear, concise and thorough documentation of all modified or developed capabilities

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree
5 years Modeling and Simulation
3 years Perform Trade Studies
5 years Software/Algorithm Development
5 years Software Documentation
5 years C/C++
5 years MATLAB
5 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
5 years Python
5 years Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell
Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance
Must Be US Citizen to apply
Must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA

Nice to have:

C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
GIT/GITHUB
Java Development
Software Design/Development
Previous experience with air defense sensor, detection/tracking, command/control or mission planning model development and/or testing
Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes AFSIM based model development and analysis
Comfortable operating in both Linux and Windows environments, to include Virtual Machines
Familiarity with verification and validation of simulation models
Background in data visualization and display toolkits/methodologies
Excellent communication skills
An ability to take guidance and work within a small team, while working independently to achieve individual goals
Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
Candidates with a relevant advanced degree will be given preference

What we offer:

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
401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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