Software Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L1

Belcan Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Software Engineer (Cleared Contractor, L1) for an 8-month contract with potential to hire. The role offers pay up to $47.84 per hour and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

You will join our System Software group to design and implement mission-critical embedded software across Windows, Linux, and RTOS targets, focusing on high-performance, multi-threaded C++ development. Strong collaboration and rigorous testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional software development experience using object-oriented programming.
• Strong C++ skills with high performance and multi-threaded programming experience.
• Experience with Windows/Linux/embedded RTOS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development. (VxWorks/Linux)
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
• Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented programming

Multithreaded programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

VxWorks

RTOS

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineering - Cleared Contractor - L1
Pay rate: up to $47.84/hr.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Zip code: 84116
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: 8 Months
Contract to Hire
Tags: #SoftwareEngineeringClearedContractorL1jobs; #SaltLakeCityjobs;
*Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance*

Job Description

Our customer is seeking skilled Software Engineers to join their System Software group, where you will architect next-generation, mission-critical solutions. Their team is responsible for developing the core software infrastructure that integrates advanced communications technologies across complex subsystems. Join them to tackle deep engineering challenges that directly enable national security and define the future operational capabilities of vital defense systems.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and experience of embedded real-time software development. (VxWorks/Linux)
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
• Utilize a variety of software languages on Windows, Linux and embedded real time operating systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in computer science, or related field.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in software development particularly utilizing object-oriented programming methodologies.
• Strong C++ skills.
• Experience with high performance and multi-threaded programming.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn outside of core discipline.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System).
• Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with key protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, or SNMP.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid presentation and writing skills.
• Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community.
• U.S. Secret security clearance.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #CJ