Seeking an entry- or mid-level software engineer to join a team responsible for developing cybersecurity software for the US Navy submarine and surface fleet. This team is responsible for software development and resolution of integration issues, both in a laboratory environment and onboard U.S. Navy submarines and ships. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in developing readable, maintainable software. Successful candidates will possess a trained eye for detail, will be reliable, and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop new software components in Java, C, C++, Bash, and Python to meet program needs
• Integrate COTS and GOTS tools, including: anti-virus, auditing, intrusion detection, application whitelisting, and network firewalls
• Perform thorough unit testing of software components to prepare for integration in a larger system
• Conduct software component integration to ensure end-to-end system functionality prior to formal testing
• Participate in various technical and program meetings on a weekly basis
• Provide input to the scheduling of software engineering activities
• Research, identify, and evaluate new technologies for adoption by the Navy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong Java skills required
• Familiarity with some or all of: C, C++, Bash, and Python
• Experience working in a Linux environment is greatly helpful
• Working knowledge and experience developing multi-threaded applications
• Background in cybersecurity development, research, and best practices is useful, though not required
• Prior experience with BYG-1 development a plus
• Experience developing systems with MySQL or PostgreSQL a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Education/Experience

BS in Computer Science or similar degree

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

Benefits:

To learn more about the Benefits offered by Progeny Systems, including a minimum $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires, please visit our website at http://www.progeny.net/careers.

About Progeny Systems

Progeny Systems is a privately held, high-tech small business that provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including: technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.

As a small business, Progeny Systems is a participant in the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Progeny Systems has a proven track record of transitioning numerous SBIR contract awards into full-scale production, and has also successfully competed with large defense corporations.  Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.

Progeny has provided highly complex products/programs to the United States Government in collaboration with the following agencies, among others:

-       United States Navy

-       United States Air Force

-       United States Army         

-       Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

-       National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)