Software Support Engineer (Philadelphia, PA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Flexible schedules and casual dress

Professional development programs

Online training library with cert prep

Bonus program and referral rewards

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering is hiring a Software Support Engineer in Philadelphia. You will help maintain the software deployment environment, manage lab tooling and version control via CI/CD, create and deploy test scripts, and develop unit tests to ensure stable system operations.

You will troubleshoot deployments on custom servers, support configuration management, and leverage strong Linux experience to deliver reliable performance. A DoD security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 2+ years of related experience required.
• Experience with Python and Bash required.
• Ability to work well in teams and independently to solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lab tooling and version control through CI/CD pipelines.
• Creating and deploying test scripts.
• Supporting and troubleshooting software deployment onto custom servers.
• Supporting configuration management processes.
• Supporting and developing unit testing and tailoring of rule sets.

Skills

Python

Bash

CI/CD pipelines

Gitlab

Linux

NFTables

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Gitlab

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee‑owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long‑term wealth creation.
• Award‑Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

Join LCE as a Software Support Engineer in Philadelphia. In this role, you will support the software deployment environment by maintaining lab tooling and version control through CI/CD pipelines; creating and deploying test scripts; and developing unit tests. You will troubleshoot software deployments on custom servers, uphold configuration‑management processes, and rely on strong Linux experience to ensure stable and efficient system operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supporting lab tooling and version control through CI/CD pipelines
• Creating and deploying test scripts
• Supporting and troubleshooting software deployment onto custom servers
• Supporting configuration management processes
• Supporting and developing unit testing and tailoring of rule sets

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship – Visas not accepted
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of related experience
• Experience with Python and Bash
• Ability to work well in teams and independently to solve complex technical problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Gitlab version control software
• Experience with Linux and NFTables

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.