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You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support.\nAugment existing toolsets.\nDerive, document, and analyze requirements.\nProduce end-to-end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.\nTake part in peer code reviews to reduce defects.\nBuild prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.\nPosition Required Skills:\nProduce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python/Assembly.\nIn-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), and analysis of network traffic (e.g., Wireshark).\nProvide support for fielded software systems.\nFamiliarity with Git and Subversion.\nAtlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).\nNice to Haves\nExperience with reverse engineering windows or embedded platforms (RTOS).\nExperience with developing CNO specific software in Windows/Linux/Embedded applications.\nExperience with any of the following: Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, Rust.\nExperience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.\nKnowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.\nAD3 Qualifications:\nYOE Requirement: 12 yrs., B.S. or 10 yrs. w/ M.S., 4 yrs. of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.\nSalary Range: $234k-$287k (Annually)\nThe range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\nAkina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.\nAkina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. 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