Job Description

THIS POSITIONS IS LOCATED IN GILBERT, AZ.

WE ARE SEEKING

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of SOFTWARE ENGINEER IV.

The Software Engineer reports up through the Engineering Management team and performs software design, code, unit test, integration and testing to satisfy project requirements. Additionally, this position will be assigned other projects or tasks in alignment with the level and scope of the position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work together in a small team of software professionals within an Agile development environment to accomplish team milestones while collaborating with other teams to achieve project strategic goals; With everyone working in concert to create the best product possible.

• Be part of shaping the design, processes, and tools used for the project knowing we value entrepreneurship and 'out of the box' thinking.

• Be comfortable being yourself and expressing your personality and personal qualities to influence our tight-knit software development teams.

• Participate in brainstorming, consensus building and other team activities to identify actions that improve our products and processes.

• Creates use cases and performs object-oriented analysis and design with close interaction with customer and domain experts.

• Develops testing routines and/or procedures.

• Creates flowcharts and other documentations to identify requirements for software and to propose possible solutions.

• Coordinates with hardware engineers and other staff to forecast whether the design will be feasible under cost and time constraints.

• Adheres to strict CMMI quality procedures to ensure first time quality in delivered products.

• Performs software requirements analysis and may lead subsystem level development teams.

• Directs software programming and development of documentation.

• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the software development process.

• May lead small development teams in terms of task breakdown, progress tracking, and technical issue resolution to ensure product success.

• Provides technical support for software maintenance or use.

• Communicates with customers and clients to establish maintenance procedures for software systems.

• Domestic and International travel to Military Installations in support of the Program activities may be required.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals while producing quality outcomes. You take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required. At Phoenix Defense, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field required.

• Minimum of Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in the software development industry or simulation experience

• Expertise in geospatial software design, build, scripting, integration, verification, validation, with an emphasis on validation by government agencies.

• Prefer experience with the Program or similar constructive M&S software

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Have significant JavaScript, Java, and/or C++ experience.

• Experience working with service-based architectures.

• Experience with distributed systems

• Junit or protractor for dev testing

• Preferred experience with development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or TSP

• Experience using Relational Database Management Systems such as Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server, and/or Oracle

• Experience using an IDE such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Eclipse

• Experience using a source code repository such as BitBucket, Mercurial, GIT, or Subversion

• Experience using a defect management system such as Bugzilla, JIRA, or Fogbugz

• Experience using Microsoft Office Products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• PUXML gateway

• DIS

• CTIA

• At least some HITS backend knowledge

• CORBA

• Java

• Some player unit experience

• Exercise support at homestation or CTCs

• Knowledge of wireless networks is a plus

• Required knowledge and experience with either SAVT or CACCTUS is a must

• HLA / DIS

• USMC training experience - especially distributed training exercises

• Java

• LVC-IA experience

• JBUS

• Distributed systems experience

• Ability to obtain DOD Clearance

• Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required

DESIRED SKILLS

• Understanding of FOMs (Federation Object Models)
• Experience writing Python Scripts
• Experience using OpenGL or WebGL
• Military Simulation experience

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

In addition to a competitive salary, Phoenix Defense offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes generous 401K with company match, medical, vision, and dental plans, life insurance, disability, tuition reimbursement and more. Join us! Together, we will make creative modeling and simulation programs! If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then apply now and begin your next professional adventure. We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

JOB CONTEXT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is operated in an office and/or computer lab type environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, and perform general office functions. The employee may also be required to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Phoenix Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PHOENIX DEFENSE, LLC AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Phoenix Defense and its group of companies is an agile provider of engineering, manufacturing, information technology, Modeling & Simulation and logistics services to the defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure markets. The company is made up of talented experts, with years of defense and commercial industry experience, who reliably solve technical and programmatic challenges related to aerospace design and manufacturing, as well as complex logistical challenges related to delivery of critical infrastructure (Medical, Energy, IT and Transportation).

Phoenix Defense, recognized on the 2019 & 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, is looking for talent that can easily integrate into a success-oriented team environment where the focus is on positive customer engagement and outcomes in the form of superior quality and on time delivery permeates our culture.

We recognize great talent through empowering employees to succeed while offering:

• TOP TIER PTO (PAID TIME OFF)
• 10 PAID HOLIDAYS
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION THE FIRST OF THE PRECEDING MONTH AFTER HIRE
• EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT
• LTD, 401K AND OTHER OPTIONAL BENEFITS

Company Description

At Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to work on state-of-the-art modeling and simulation programs that prepare the nation’s armed forces to protect and serve our country and allies throughout the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and an entrepreneurial spirit to join forces to create the future while having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.