Software Engineer
The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Gaithersburg, MD
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$80 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor, Full-time
SKILLS
Ada Programming Language, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, GitHub, High Availability, Hypervisors, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Linux Operating System, Multithreaded Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Production Systems, Programming Tools, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Refactoring, Regulations, Requirements Management, Safety Systems, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Reuse, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Traceability, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), United States Citizen, Virtual Machine (VM)
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
23 days ago
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid (3 onsite, 2 remote) at either Gaithersburg MD, Egg Harbor NJ or Eagan MN
WAGE RANGE*: $75.00-80.00 PER HOUR
JOB NUMBER: SAIJP00038614
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- AI-Driven Engineering Experience
- We are specifically seeking engineers who actively integrate AI into their daily development workflow.
- Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) for:
- Code generation and refactoring
- Debugging and automated test creation
- IDE-integrated workflows
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Software Engineer with AI-enabled development experience based in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor, NJ to support the UK National Airspace System Replacement Product Delivery Team (UK NASR PDT)
- This role offers the opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that directly support national air traffic operations for the United Kingdom.
- You will help modernize a high-availability air traffic management platform using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI-augmented software development techniques.
- This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems
- Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation
- Use AI responsibly across the full SDLC — including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
- Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs
- Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
- Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration
Core Technical Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong object-oriented programming experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred but not required)
- Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
- Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
- Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
- Experience with hardware or complex system integration
- Experience with source control and configuration management tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- US citizenship required
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.
About the Company
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The Computer Merchant, LTD.
About TCM
If you would like to…
- Develop your skills
- Improve your earnings potential
- Gain greater control over your career
The Computer Merchant, Ltd. (TCM) has provided Information Technology Solutions and enterprise staffing services to Fortune 1000, mid to small sized corporations, as well as Federal, state, and local governments for over 30 years.
At The Computer Merchant (TCM), we are committed to your professional and financial success. We'll evaluate your background, experience and qualifications, and then recommend contract jobs that are the best match for your goals.
Fast Facts & Recognition:
- 41 year track record of success deploying over 63,000 consultants and core employees in critical positions for Fortune 1000 companies
- Access to over 11 million unique consultants nationwide
- Centralized and dedicated client delivery team
- Supplier Diversity Certification as a Veteran Business Enterprise
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1980
WEBSITE
http://itstaffing.com/