Software and Systems Engineer

M1Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative high-performance environment

Cutting-edge technology projects

Mission-oriented work

Job summary

M1Technology is seeking a Software and Systems Development Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining a Test Framework for embedded Linux systems, requiring strong skills in Python or Rust, Bash scripting, and distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of CI/CD processes and containerization. Joining M1 invites you to impactful work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working with embedded Linux systems.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals relevant to embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features across the Test Framework subsystems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users.

Skills

Python or Rust proficiency

Bash scripting

Distributed systems design

CI/CD pipeline experience

Containerization familiarity

Linux/Unix environments

Strong communication skills

Tools

Amazon CDK

PostgreSQL

Amazon Pipelines

GitLab Pipelines

Job 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.