Software and Systems Engineer at M1 Technology

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Rust, Bash, Distributed systems, API design, Embedded Linux, PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB, Amazon CDK, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab CI, Networking, CloudWatch, Containerization, Linux/Unix

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are seeking an experienced Software and Systems Development Engineer to support the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of a new Test Framework - a purpose-built test orchestration and asset management platform operating within a classified development environment. Team member will work as a part of the engineering team, contributing across the full software development lifecycle of the Test Framework and its operational use. The Test Framework is a distributed system that manages physical and virtual test infrastructure, orchestrates test execution, and stores and analyzes test results. It operates in an isolated environment with strict controls - creative problem-solving and debugging within those constraints is expected. The devices under test are embedded Linux systems operating in a physical lab network, so familiarity with embedded systems and networking is directly applicable. Clearance Requirement : TS/SCI (no polygraph required) Key Responsibilities Design and implement new features across all Test Framework subsystems: Test Manager (configuration, orchestration, results) and Asset Manager (reservation, configuration, tasking, device adapters) Define and implement service APIs using IDLs Develop and maintain device adapters that abstract physical lab hardware (test devices, traffic generators, packet switches, optical switches) behind generic interfaces, including adapters for embedded Linux devices accessed over the network Implement and maintain datastores across multiple database technologies, e.g., PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB Deploy and manage the Test Framework using Amazon CDK Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Amazon Pipelines and Gitlab Pipelines Instrument and monitor services with CloudWatch, time series databases, and other alerting tools Produce and maintain technical documentation Provide technical support and guidance to users of the Test Framework Triage and resolve production issues Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional software development experience Proficiency in Python or Rust; experience with both is a plus. Proficiency in Bash scripting Experience designing and building distributed systems Experience defining service interfaces using an IDL Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent) Familiarity with containerization Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, with an emphasis on console usage Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with Amazon CDK or other Infrastructure as Code technologies Experience with embedded Linux systems Knowledge of networking fundamentals relevant to embedded and lab environments: Ethernet, IP routing, optical networking concepts, traffic generation and analysis Experience developing in classified or air-gapped environments with restricted tooling Experience with AWS CloudWatch for observability: metrics, logs, alarms, and dashboards Experience with test framework technologies, e.g., pytest, pytest-bdd, robot, behave, etc. Background in hardware-in-the-loop or lab automation testing environments Why Work at M1? Engage in meaningful, mission-oriented work with national impact Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a high-performance environment Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest technology Enjoy a culture of innovation, integrity, and technical excellence M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

Design and implement new features for a distributed test orchestration and asset management platform. Maintain device adapters, manage datastores, and oversee CI/CD pipelines within a classified environment.