Software Engineer

Job ID: TAP00042

Position: Software Engineer

Location: US – MD, Fort Meade (or surrounding area)

Category: Software

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph

Education Requirement: BS in Computer Science (or related technical field)

Experience Requirement: 0 Years

TAP is seeking to hire a Software Engineer to join our team! If you are a highly motivated engineer who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, this company will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.

The Software Engineer will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Additionally, the Software Engineer reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results; 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 Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
• BS in Computer Science (or related technical field)
• 0 Years of Experience. 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related technical field)
• 1-2 Years of Experience
• Computer programming experience using C# and/or Java
• Experience working with and programming FPGAs
• Experience investigating and adapting COTS protocols
• Experience developing software plug-ins
• Experience performing software test and debug
• Experience developing simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories

**This position is contingent upon the successful completion of security processing and favorable acceptance onto the program by the Customer.** 

Clearance Requirement: This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Favorable Criminal History Check
• Education Verification
• Abuse/Illegal Drug Use
• Credit Check
• Subject Interview

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. 

TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.