Advanced Computer Engineer

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Computer Engineer position that just opened in Manassas, VA. In this role, you’ll build/acquire and test computer systems to meet specific performance and functionality requirements.To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of job-related experience. Location: Manassas, VA Position: Advanced Computer Engineer Contract: 24 months or longer Pay: $61.70/hour (rate is depending on overall experience) ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Computer Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building computer systems, running critical item tests and benchmarking computers using open-source tools. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal direction, drive tasks to closure, and contribute to the evaluating high-performance computing systems. Responsibilities: • Build/acquire and test computer systems to meet specific performance and functionality requirements. • Develop and execute test procedures. • Benchmark and optimize computer systems using open-source tools, such as PassMark and Geekbench. • Troubleshoot and debug computer systems to identify and resolve performance issues. • Develop and maintain documentation of computer systems, including design specifications, test results, and performance data. • Performs software requirements analysis, participates in research, designs, develops and tests software and tools, including development of new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems, or embedded products. • Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software solutions. • Applies principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex software and architectures. • Researches and analyzes data, such as customer design proposals, market trends, state of technology and industry, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application. • Participates in internal review of software components and systems. • Receives little instruction on day-to-day work. • More often responsible to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work they execute or lead. • Independently determines approach to solutions. • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. • Contributes and is accountable for the completion of major programs and projects. • Responsible for the resolution of significant and diverse problems and issues of broad scope and complexity. • May provide leadership and/or direction to lower-level employees and teams. • Failure to accomplish results or errors may cause significant project delays or require the substantial allocation of additional resources. • Collaborates with senior management and leadership within engineering and sometimes across the company. • Frequently works with organizations outside engineering or with external customers. • Builds stable working relationships internally. • Travel may be required. • Security clearance may be required. • Networks with senior internal and external personnel. Basic Qualifications • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. • Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. • Must have scripting and Linux experience. • 5+ years of experience in computer engineering, with a focus on building/testing components for computer systems • Experience with benchmarking tools, including PassMark and Geekbench • Strong understanding of computer hardware and software interactions • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and drive tasks to closure • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Skills and Experience: • Experience with Linux operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting • Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and its applications • Knowledge of scripting languages, such as Python or Bash • Familiarity with industry-standard protocols and interfaces, such as PCIe, USB, and NVMe • Experience troubleshooting system, hardware, FW issues. • Experience with Environmental Qualification Testing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • A seasoned, experienced professional with a highly proficient understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories and expert at applying technical standards and methodologies to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. • Capable of working on problems of diverse scope requiring extensive analysis of data and evaluation of a multitude of factors. • Demonstrates highly proficient judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. • Highly proficient knowledge of the software development process as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories. • Highly proficient knowledge of other related engineering and support disciplines. • Detailed and highly proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements. • Highly proficient knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting, and scripting. • Ability to be creative, innovative, and responsible, and able to master highly proficient decision-making skills. • Highly proficient ability to handle significant responsibility, leadership, and accountability while executing very complex assignments. • Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with very little direction, or can provide direction and leadership to technical teams. • Exercises independent judgment and sometimes defines new procedures and practices to improve team and company performance. • Advocate and champion at applying company policies and procedures to resolve very complex issues. • Highly proficient ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information. • Skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions. • Highly proficient ability to provide technical leadership to an organization. • Fully proficient ability to use the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the software development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. About our client: Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country.  Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis. About APR: Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you! #SPC1