Software Engineer (Level 0) with TS/SCI w/Poly

Bct Llc; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive 401(k) with matching

Health Savings Account (HSA) covered

Life/AD&D/Disability coverage

Tuition/Training reimbursement

Wellness program

Pet adoption program

Job summary

BCT LLC is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 0) with TS/SCI w/Poly for the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This role supports complex software systems and may include telework.

The ideal candidate will design, develop, test, and maintain software across Unix environments, applying C/C++, Python, and shell scripting skills, with emphasis on high‑assurance security requirements.

Candidate must have active clearance and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex software systems.
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements.
• Resolves software problems and writes test scripts.
• Utilizes Unix and shell scripting; contributes to CM tools and Web Services implementations.
• Creates benchmarks for high‑performance computers and produces data visualizations.

Skills

C/C++

Bash

Python

Java

AGILE

Unix

Shell scripting

OSS/GOTS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

4 years of software experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Tools

Unix

Configuration Management tools

Web Services

Jupyter

Matplotlib

MPI/SHMEM

CUDA/HIP

Job description

Software Engineer (Level 0) with TS/SCI w/Poly

BCT LLC is seeking a Software Engineer (Level 0). The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI w/Poly. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland and some telework is authorized.

A career at BCT LLC says you want to contribute and make a difference to something larger than yourself where success results from the dedication our team members have in building success for our customers and their mission.

If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork, we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us.

About the job

The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
• Resolves software problem reports.
• Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
• Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade‑offs, software reuse, use of Open‑Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off The‑Shelf (COTS) Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
• Experience developing in Unix. Ability to perform shell scripting.
• Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation.
• Tasking includes authoring and maintaining benchmarks for high‑performance computers; Writing test scripts; Creating visualizations of test data; Running tests on HPCs, gathering results, and authoring reports.

Desired skills:

• Strong C/C++, Bash and Python programming skills.
• Experience developing with Java in a Unix environment.
• Understanding of software unit and integration testing, bug reporting and tracking, documentation, and production software support and maintenance.
• Comprehension of software engineering fundamentals, object‑oriented programming, relational databases, scripting knowledge and an advanced level of development operations skill set.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Experience using Jupyter notebooks and Matplotlib is a bonus.
• Familiarity with Rust, CUDA and HIP is a bonus.
• Familiarity with MPI and/or SHMEM is a bonus.

Education requirements include:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related
• discipline is required.
• Four (4) years of software experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

What we Offer

Some of BCT LLC’s benefit offerings include:

• Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT‑Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Wellness Membership Program
• Pet Adoption Program
• Several Scholarship Opportunities- available to BCT family members/dependents

Salary Range: $100,000 - $131,500

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, BCT-LLC considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Who is BCT?

BCT LLC is a small business founded in 2006. Since then, BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility, Respect, Integrity, Loyalty, Kindness, Gratitude, Innovation, and Initiative. In mobilizing these values, BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD, they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security, BCT’s leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home‑office team and leadership whose focus is their employees' success and happiness. In short, BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.