Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance due to the nature of the work. MUST BE US CITIZEN

Location: his position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3 days a week in Lexington, MA

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The Software Engineer will work with a team focused on development of  human-centered technologies to overcome operational challenges and to enhance human capability in domains of interest to national security. Our research programs focus on innovative and objective solutions in the areas of integrated wearable systems, human-machine teaming, enhanced communications, neurocognitive analytics, and medical technologies. The team is highly interdisciplinary and includes scientific experts in physiology, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, biomechanics, computer science, engineering, and physics. Our core technical competencies include system-level modeling and gap analysis, advanced sensing and signal processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, computational modeling, hardware and software prototyping, model-based systems engineering, and human data collection in laboratory and field environments. The team is seeking a versatile Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test novel medical technologies for national security applications. The ideal candidate has a broad software engineering background and works effectively in small, multidisciplinary teams to translate new ideas into functional prototypes.

Must Have

• 2 years JSON and XML data formats
• 2 years Mobile user analytics
• 5 years Android development
• 2 years Mobile user interface design principles
• 2 years Experience building on-device native binaries for ML/LLM deployments
• 3 years Implementing machine learning models and knowledge of ML training
• 5 years On-device ML/LLM deployment
• 2 years Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry PI)
• 5 years Windows Applications (C++ app development)
• 2 years Cloud Computing

Nice to Have

• Healthcare, biomedical knowledge
• Relational Databases (e.g., SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Agile Development Process
• Real-time audio, video, and image processing
• Scientific computing
• C, C++, C#, F#, Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, Swift
• JavaScript
• TypeScript SOAP/REST interfaces
• Browser-based user interface development
• iOS development
• Web Services
• Linux Environment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing AI- and machine-learning-enabled applications
• Building custom Android smartphone applications
• Enhancing Windows-based software
• Integrating sensors and prototype hardware
• Designing software architectures for new research efforts
• Successful candidates are comfortable working across the software stack, learning new technologies -quickly, and solving open-ended technical problems in an R&D environment.

Must Have:

• Android development
• Windows Applications (C++ app development)
• Mobile user interface design principles
• Mobile user analytics
• JSON and XML data formats
• Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry PI)
• AWS Cloud Computing
• On-device ML/LLM deployment experience
• Implementing machine learning models and knowledge of ML training
• Experience building on-device native binaries for ML/LLM deployments

Nice To Have:

• Real-time audio, video, and image processing
• Knowledge of C, C++, C#, F#, Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, Swift
• Browser-based user interface development
• Healthcare, biomedical knowledge
• Agile development process
• iOS development
• Scientific computing and data analysis
• Linux environments and experience with legacy systems
• Web Services,
• JavaScript,
• TypeScript SOAP/REST interfaces
• Relational Databases (e.g., SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

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 ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal - Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:

• Eligibility on date of hire
• Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
• Vesting- 100%
• Contribution limit- $24,500
• Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
• Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
• Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over
$150k in 2025

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

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. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient to start.

Work Schedule: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite 3 days a week. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final scheduled TBD by hiring manager.

Interview Schedule: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.