Software Engineer - Harvard, MA

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness.

Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

General Function

V2X is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join a small multi-discipline team of engineers supporting the Transportation Technology and Tolling Solutions (T3S) OmniToll product line in software development, integration, and test efforts. Technical skills are listed below.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Specific Duties

• Job Activities:
• Solution Development
• Integration
• Testing
• Coordinating task execution of technical team
• Demonstrate knowledge of object-oriented programming in C# on Windows and/or C/C++ on Linux/Unix, gained through coursework, internships, or project experience.
• Have familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows development environments, including basic shell or PowerShell commands and common system utilities.
• Experience with software development tools such as Git, GitHub/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Visual Studio, or VS Code, and understanding of version control workflows.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and general web application structure.
• Familiarity with structured data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic communication protocols and service concepts including TCP/IP, HTTP, REST, and SOAP/Web Services.
• Conceptual understanding of relational databases (tables, keys, joins) and ability to write simple SQL queries.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices and tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

Experience

This opportunity is for an early career engineer (<5 years) to serve as an individual contributor with opportunities for growth into an Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead role.

• This role is part of a product line team working in a dynamic, multi-customer environment.

Desired Experience

• Exposure to relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, including schemas, stored procedures, or basic ER modeling.
• Experience developing or maintaining C# applications deployed as Windows services or IIS-hosted .NET applications.
• Experience with C or C++ development on Linux/Unix systems, including use of common compiler and build tools.
• Familiarity with UI development concepts, including MVC design patterns, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.
• Exposure to Python development, microservices, and containerized deployment environments such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience troubleshooting applications that integrate multiple subsystems (e.g., sensors, controllers, databases, and web services).

Education

• B.S./B.A. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Location

• Flexibility to work hybrid work schedule of remote and on-site availability in the Metro West, MA area.
• We support live 24/7 operations.

Wage Band

• Based on experience: 85K – 105K

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.

This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.