Algorithm Software Engineer
Salary: $78,000 - $117,000 annually
Job Summary:
This position will be a key contributor to the design and development of Java-based mathematical algorithms in support of the program. Candidate will help generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, support software testing, and resolution of issues arising from software testing. Candidate will be involved in the presentation of developed designs. Candidates will actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Experience working within the BMDS domain is preferred. Experience with Command-and-Control system application development and software integration testing is also positive.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root cause and recommend a solution.
- The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently, and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.
- Candidate will need to be able to work with multiple disciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment and Warfighter Support to help ensure mission success.
- Applicants should have a good working knowledge of MS Office products.
Qualifications:
- Experienced in the full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms (such as tracking, correlation, guidance, battle management, and radar management) for Java-based military applications
- Experience in developing software within an agile development process, decomposition of work, and active leadership during sprint planning
- Experience developing software in a structured, process-based integrated team environment
- Experience developing software within a DEVSECOPS framework for Java-based applications in a Unix/Linux platform environment
- Experience with git/GitLab, eclipse, Maven/Gradle, and SonarQube or similar toolsets
- Experience with the development of automated unit tests and verification of requirements
- Experience with the review of system engineering artifacts such as ICDs, use case,s and sequence diagrams
- Preparation of software design artifacts and presentation of design materials and test results to internal and external customers
- Demonstrated leadership of technical efforts and mentoring of less experienced employees
- Candidate may also be involved in the implementation of MATLAB based algorithms prior to their adoption into tactical Java-based software.
Education/Certifications:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject preferred
- IAT Level II certification strongly desired
- Minimum Active SECRET Clearance Required
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions due to security clearance requirements for government/federal contracts.
