Pre-Award: MXM- Computer Engineer IV

Socket.dev; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barbaricum is seeking a Computer Engineer IV to lead software and firmware development for DoD systems in support of EMSO mission engineering at NSWC Crane Division. You will architect applications for automated instrument control, RF testing, and DSP within a rigorous engineering environment.

As a senior individual contributor, you will collaborate with government engineers, follow ISO/IEC/IEEE processes, and contribute to full development lifecycles using C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and

Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years in computer design, software development, or computer networks.
• Proficiency in C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and HDLs (VHDL/Verilog).
• Experience with Git-based configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and firmware for DoD systems and automated test sets in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 and IEEE 24748.
• Apply expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and design methods across Visual Basic, C, C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, VHDL, VTL, and Verilog.
• Produce software development plans, flow diagrams, interface control documents, software requirements specifications, software design documents, and coding standards (CDRL A009).
• Develop drivers for automated instrument control and RF instrumentation to execute specific RF testing requirements, incorporating control logic and automated test algorithms.
• Support development of data-analysis applications, including digital signal processing controls.
• Debug and reverse-engineer existing software and firmware and reproduce compatible code; perform module-level testing on internally developed packages and peer review source across coding teams.
• Use GIT for development and configuration management within a Linux/RHEL/Ubuntu, containerized (Docker/Podman) environment with STIG awareness.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

C/C++/C#

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

HDLs (VHDL/Verilog)

GIT

Linux/Unix

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker/Podman

RHEL/Ubuntu Linux

Job description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking a Computer Engineer IV to directly support the anticipated Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, Model Based Engineering Assessment Division (Code MXM). Code MXM's mission is mission engineering analysis and assessment of complex Naval, DoD, and joint kill chains — with a specialized focus on Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) enabled analysis. As a Computer Engineer IV, you will lead software and firmware development for DoD systems and ancillary support equipment in support of EMSO mission engineering and test. You will architect and build applications that drive automated instrument control, RF test execution, and digital signal processing, applying object-oriented design and modern software engineering practice across the full development lifecycle. This is a senior individual-contributor role with technical leadership expectations, working alongside Government engineers on classified development in a collaborative Government/contractor environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop software and firmware for DoD systems and automated test sets in accordance with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 and IEEE 24748.
• Apply expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and design methods across Visual Basic, C, C#, C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, VHDL, VTL, and Verilog.
• Produce software development plans, flow diagrams, interface control documents, software requirements specifications, software design documents, and coding standards (CDRL A009).
• Develop drivers for automated instrument control and RF instrumentation to execute specific RF testing requirements, incorporating control logic and automated test algorithms.
• Support development of data-analysis applications, including digital signal processing controls.
• Debug and reverse-engineer existing software and firmware and reproduce compatible code; perform module-level testing on internally developed packages and peer review source across coding teams.
• Use GIT for development and configuration management within a Linux/RHEL/Ubuntu, containerized (Docker/Podman) environment with STIG awareness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DoD SECRET clearance (minimum); U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks.
• Demonstrated expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, design methods, and industry best practice for software and firmware development.
• Hands‑on proficiency across C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and HDLs (VHDL/Verilog).
• Proficiency with GIT-based configuration management.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
• Master's or Doctorate degree.
• Experience developing RF instrumentation drivers and automated test systems in a DoD lab environment.
• Familiarity with Ansible, container orchestration, and DISA STIG hardening.
• Prior NSWC or Navy T&E / EMSO / electronic warfare software experience.

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.