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      TS-SCI – FSP roles – Multiple of each

      by | Jan 20, 2025

      The job descriptions listed below are some of our roles with customers in the IC community.  Salaries and benefits are flexible depending on the client.  We work with several excellent prime contract holders and some outstanding startups that require technical professionals with the skillsets listed below.  If you are considering a new opportunity, we would love to share some of the companies we represent.  We are local to Annapolis Junction and look forward to speaking with you.

      Job Title: Software Testing Engineer- TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly is required.

      Location: Annapolis Junction, MD (Onsite with 1-2 Days Remote Flexibility)

      Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

      Position Summary:

      We seek a Junior to Mid-Level Software Testing Engineer to join our Annapolis Junction, MD team. This role involves manual and automated testing, focusing on creating efficient testing procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery. Scripting experience is essential, and familiarity with 508 compliance testing is highly desirable. Candidates with a proactive approach to learning and improving testing methodologies will excel in this position.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated software test plans, test cases, and procedures.
      • Conduct testing for 508 compliance, ensuring the software meets accessibility standards (preferred but not required).
      • Identify, document, and manage software defects using defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
      • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze system requirements and validate system functionality.
      • Perform integrated and regression testing for new software builds, defect fixes, and feature enhancements.
      • Create test scenarios to uncover potential issues and verify software robustness.
      • Use scripting to automate test processes and improve testing efficiency.
      • Execute formal testing across multiple platforms, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and browsers (e.g., Firefox, Chrome).

      Required Qualifications:

      • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
      • 7+ years of software testing experience with manual and automated testing proficiency.
      • Hands-on experience with scripting for test automation.
      • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, including user stories, sprints, and epics.
      • Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking and Confluence for collaboration.
      • Knowledge of testing processes on multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux) and browsers.
      • Strong analytical skills to identify software defects and propose practical solutions.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Experience with 508 compliance testing or a strong desire to learn and implement accessibility testing processes.
      • Be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and Microsoft Exchange.
      • Certificate in Signals Intelligence Analyst Training or similar technical certifications.

      Work Environment:

      This is primarily an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days per week, based on project needs.

       

      Job Title: System Engineer & Java Developer – TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly is required.

      Join our Annapolis Junction, MD team as a System Engineer with senior-level Java Developer experience. Design and develop modular components for advanced government applications. Collaborate on complex SIGINT and multimedia solutions using Java, Node/TypeScript, and React. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions supporting critical missions.

      You’ll excel if you’re passionate about problem-solving in a technical environment, comfortable with Java, Node/TypeScript, and React development, and excited to work in a Linux-based environment.

      Your day-to-day includes designing and developing modular components, collaborating on system challenges, creating system architecture diagrams and documentation, briefing stakeholders, and supporting system integration for multimedia and SIGINT applications.

      Must haves:

      • TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
      • Senior-level Java Developer experience
      • Passion for problem-solving in a technical environment
      • Comfort with Java, Node/TypeScript, and React development
      • Experience in Linux-based environments
      • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or 14+ years of relevant experience. 5 years of additional experience may substitute for a degree.
      • Experience with Node/TypeScript and React development.
      • Proven Linux background.
      • Experience designing and developing modular components.
      • Success in troubleshooting complex problems.
      • Strong written and oral communication skills.

      Nice to have:

      • Senior-level audio/video signal processing experience.
      • Multimedia file/streaming formats, audio/video compression, and SIGINT data flow knowledge.
      • Mid-level Python development skills.
      • Web traffic analysis and DevOps pipeline experience.
      • Cloud infrastructure and services knowledge.

      Job Title: C++/Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

       

      Location: Hanover, MD

      Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

      We seek a highly motivated Senior Radio Frequency Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms. In this critical role, you will work with a team of engineers to develop software solutions that enhance mission capabilities in national security.

       

      As part of this team, you will:

      • Translate complex requirements into robust DSP algorithms.
      • Optimize real-time signal processing workflows.
      • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and innovation.
      • Operate in a fast-paced environment, ensuring secure, efficient, and effective software solutions.

       

      Key Responsibilities

      • Algorithm Development: Design and implement DSP algorithms to process and analyze radio frequency (RF) signals.
      • Software Implementation: Develop high-performance code using C++ and Python in Linux-based environments.
      • Collaboration: Present and explain algorithmic designs to interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of solutions into larger systems.
      • Optimization: Conduct performance analyses to fine-tune algorithms for real-time application.
      • Documentation: Create thorough technical documentation for models, algorithms, and system designs to support team understanding and system scalability.

       

      Required Qualifications

      • Education:
      • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
      • Substitutions:
      • Four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
      • A master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
      • Technical Experience:
      • Strong proficiency in C++ and Python or equivalent programming languages.
      • Demonstrated experience as a DSP algorithm developer with a focus on real-time systems.
      • In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, including system-level programming and debugging.
      • Clearance:
      • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is mandatory.

       

      Preferred Qualifications

      • Familiarity with RF signal processing and communications systems.
      • Experience developing software solutions in highly secure environments.
      • Understanding modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies and version control systems like Git.
      • Hands-on experience with hardware platforms such as FPGAs, SDRs, or GPUs.
      • Knowledge of MATLAB or other simulation tools used for DSP algorithm design.

       

      Job Title: System Engineer with senior-level Java Developer experience.  

      This job is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD

      Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.

      Join the team as a System Engineer to design and develop modular components for advanced government applications. Collaborate on complex SIGINT and multimedia solutions, leveraging your developer skill set in Java, Node/TypeScript, and React. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions that support critical missions. This role requires a balance of technical engineering principles and strong communication skills to present and document complex ideas.

      You will excel if you are:

      • Passionate about problem-solving in a highly technical environment
      • Able to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues efficiently
      • Comfortable with Java, Node/TypeScript, and React development
      • Excited to work in a Linux-based environment

      A day in the life:

      • Designing and developing modular components for broader application use
      • Collaborating on troubleshooting, implementing, and solving system challenges
      • Creating system architecture diagrams and documentation following customer standards
      • Briefing and presenting your findings and solutions to stakeholders
      • Supporting system integration for multimedia and SIGINT applications

      Must haves:

      • A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years of relevant experience. Five (5) years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
      • Senior-level Java developer experience
      • Experience with Node/TypeScript and junior- to mid-level React development
      • Proven Linux background
      • Experience with designing and developing modular components used in other applications
      • Success troubleshooting and solving complex problems
      • Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with presentations, briefings, and technical documentation

      Nice to have:

      • Senior-level experience with signal processing of audio/video content
      • Knowledge of multimedia file/streaming formats, audio/video compression
      • Familiarity with SIGINT data flow
      • Mid-level Python development skills
      • Experience with web traffic analysis and DevOps pipelines (junior- to mid-level)
      • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services

      Job Title: DevOps Engineer [Up to 1-2 days/week telework]

      We have an immediate need for a DevOps Engineer.  Efforts will focus on DevOps engineering of an expanding collaboration workflow platform that combines COTS, open-source, and custom microservices. Responsibilities will include deploying applications, installing and configuring complex software, managing servers, networks, and technology tools, monitoring and maintaining the system for required levels of security and performance, and troubleshooting issues and outages.

      Candidates must work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support as required (roughly one week out of every 6-8 weeks). Staff may charge four additional hours for the week they are on call in addition to hours worked.

      Required technical skills include experience with:

      • Linux
      • AWS, MASH, and VMs
      • Relational Databases (Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL)
      • Networking, Firewalls, and Load Balancers
      • Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
      • Deployments of distributed web applications
      • Docker, Docker Compose container technology
      • Docker Swarm
      • Public Key Infrastructure

      Desired technical skills include experience with:

      • eVo, CoDE, and UWE environments
      • API Gateways
      • Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana (ELK) maintenance and configuration
      • Python scripting and development
      • Java / Spring Boot troubleshooting (error logs)
      • Kafka Message Broker
      • Hazelcast Memory Cache
      • Kubernetes
      • Zookeeper
      • Nginx Web Server
      • Ansible scripting
      • Monitoring and Alerting
      • Agile software development practices
      • Jira and Confluence

      Job Title: DevOps Engineer [Up to 1 day/week telework]

      We have an immediate need for a DevOps Engineer. Efforts will focus on DevOps engineering of a modernization effort to converge NSA’s authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools. Responsibilities will include deploying applications, installing and configuring complex software, managing network servers and technology tools, monitoring and maintaining the system for required performance levels, and troubleshooting issues and outages.

      Candidates must work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support as required (roughly one week out of every 4-6 weeks). Staff may charge four additional hours for the week they are on call in addition to hours worked.

      Required technical skills include experience with:

      • Linux
      • AWS, MASH, and VMs
      • Deployments of distributed web applications (e.g., GitLab CI/CD)
      • Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
      • Ansible scripting and development
      • Thorough understanding of Docker & Docker Compose container technology
      • Git

      Desired technical skills include experience with:

      • AWS, eVo, VM, and UWE environments
      • Docker Swarm
      • Python scripting and development
      • NiFi maintenance and configuration
      • Elasticsearch maintenance and configuration
      • Java / Spring Boot (troubleshooting error logs)
      • HAProxy
      • MongoDB
      • Percona (MySQL flavor)
      • Firewalls
      • Agile software development practices
      • Jira and Confluence

      To apply for this job please visit talosmissionsolutions.com.