We are looking for a Lead Application Engineer to join our team in Annapolis, MD!Job SummaryApplies a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the construction, analysis, or management of software. Uses independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities the majority of the time under general supervision.Job ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will perform full life-cycle software development including eliciting customer and technical requirements.Design system and software solutions; and implement, integrate and test developed solutions.Our Linux based software is part of a mission critical aviation communications network where protocols and high availability are integral to the software design.The candidate will develop on multiple applications including: VHF and HF Ground Stations and ATN Routers.Basic QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess five (5) or more years of software development experience.The ideal candidate will have led teams using disciplined development processes.The ideal candidate must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills for working in a team environment.Desired ExperienceLinux, Python, C/C++, Network Protocols, Data Communications, High AvailabilityEducationBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering