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McLean, VA
Public Trust Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer (Junior or Mid-Level) to support advanced research & development initiatives for the DOT. This role is located in McLean, VA and requires 100% onsite presence. The Software Engineer will support mission critical R&D by developing advanced technologies for cooperative driving automation, autonomous and connected vehicles, transportation simulation, and AI-driven traffic management to improve roadway safety, efficiency, and sustainability nationwide.
Responsibilities of the Software Engineer include:
Qualifications of the Software Engineer include:
Responsibilities of the Software Engineer include:
- Design, develop, implement, and test software packages in support of CDA, AMS, and Advanced Transportation Technologies
- Develop and maintain software using Python in a Linux environment
- Implement interface adapters to convert data formats (e.g., JSON to XML)
- Develop unit tests and integration tests in support of continuous integration processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional research teams to translate project goals into software design, implementation, and validation tasks
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback on software and documentation
- Utilize Git for version control and support collaborative development workflows
- Support development, testing, and evaluation activities conducted within the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory and related research environments
Qualifications of the Software Engineer include:
- 0-4 years of experience with degree in Engineering/Computer Science/related field
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder with the ability to obtain a Public trust (3 years US residency required)
- Proficient with Python development in Linux environments, including unit & integration testing
- Experience with robotics or autonomous systems fundamentals & related algorithms/architectures
- Familiarity with data formats & interfaces (JSON, XML) & Git version control
- Experience developing software in C++ & designing system/software architectures (ICDs, design docs, …)
- Background in research prototyping, tool evaluation, & Agile development (JIRA, Confluence)
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