Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a member of the team developing the next generation Command and Control processor for the US Navy.

Our client, a defense technology company, is looking for a Junior to mid-level Software Engineer for with experience in C/C++, Python, Linux, and open source libraries to join our energetic and expanding team supporting a government customer on-site. This project will be updating and modernizing an existing US Navy command and control communications system - your contribution will have a direct impact on the operator who uses and employs these communications networks.  Experience in with Linux and virtual systems is a plus.   A background in software troubleshooting, development, and testing will also be valuable. This position comprises full time on-site support at Government customer lab, however current conditions accommodate remote work until pandemic risk lessens. 

In this role, you will support on-going development for a software-based system in an agile development environment.  Programming will rely heavily on C/C++ skills, combined with knowledge or experience with virtual environments.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering field (Computer, Software, Math, Physics, Electrical)
• 2-3 years of experience in software development
• Knowledge of open source technologies and protocols
• Experience with C++, Linux, and Python
• Knowledge of Tactical Data Links, such as Link-16 and JREAP
• MUST HAVE THE UNRESTRICTED RIGHT TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP
• MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE

HIGHLY DESIRED:

• Understanding of and experience with MIL-STD-6016 Tactical Data Link Message standard
• Experience maintaining or operating Navy Command and Control Processor
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language
• Experience with virtual environments, Javascript, PostgreSQL, MatLab, Agile, and GIT.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop software and the artifacts associated with software development

• Implement high level designs in robust, maintainable software Implement features using C++

• Translate existing Tactical Data Link Code to new format

• Update xml files to support new message translations

• Investigate and troubleshoot software and database issues

• Test development branches of software, merge new code, ensure code is integrated properly with main branch

• Demonstrate implemented features and fixes

• Participate in scrums, sprints, and code reviews

• Create modules, install software on target nodes, and deploy configuration files

• Design and develop real-time data applications (such as dashboard visualization, report generation and data review applications)

• Use CM system software repository (Git, Trac, Jenkins, Peer Reviews)Work closely with government customer on-site to provide software engineering and programming support

• Work closely with the operational Project Management team to maintain successful development sprints and stay on schedule