McKean Defense is a Naval Life Cycle Management, Engineering, Enterprise Transformation and Program Management business headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. McKean’s engineers, developers, technical staff, programmers, analysts, and program managers identify and deploy new shipboard technologies, integrate information technology across shipboard platforms, and develop strategies to support the Warfighter. McKean’s employees create strategic solutions to help customers reach new levels of mission support and transform their organizations. McKean Defense is employee owned, and values the life experiences of potential candidates, including those who have served our Military. Currently, 38% of McKean’s employee owner workforce are veterans.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for U.S. Navy ship programs. The selected candidate will contribute to all aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to requirements definition, software development, documentation, testing, deployment, support, and maintenance. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery Control Systems software and supporting software products
• Work with Microsoft Visual Studio to develop and compile source code in C++/CLI, Managed C++, and/or C#
• Utilize version control tools (i.e. Git)
• Identify and document software and system related problems
• Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation
• Prepare and maintain new and/or existing software requirements
• Write, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Participate in special projects as required

Required Skills

• Experience in software development using the Microsoft .NET Framework
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop, compile, and debug source code in C++/CLI, Managed C++, and/or C#
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products
• Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as but not limited to new or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems
• Experience with databases (MS Access, SQL)

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Two (2) or more years of professional experience in software development using C++

Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive a security clearance upon position acceptance

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

McKean Defense is an E-Verify company.

• Experience in software development using the Microsoft .NET Framework
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop, compile, and debug source code in C++/CLI, Managed C++, and/or C#
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and installing software and supporting software products
• Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as but not limited to new or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Basic knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting networked, IP-based systems
• Experience with databases (MS Access, SQL)