Job Description:

This position provides support to the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB as a member of our software development team responsible for development and maintenance of software systems within the Data Links Test Flight. This support includes the following:

• Provide software engineering to support DoD Developmental Test, & Evaluation events.
• Work with the software development team and system stakeholders in developing software following Agile programming and Software Development Lifecycle principles.
• Develop and maintain Windows based software in multiple Object-Oriented programming languages.
• Develop and maintain XSD Schema format files.
• Provide software support to end users.
• Develop software technical and user documentation.
• Provide test execution support related to the use of software developed and data collected.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information and recommendations.
• Any other related duties as directed.

_At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefitshere. _

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and 3 to 5 years of applicable experience
  • Associate's Degree in a STEM field and 7 to 9 years of applicable experience
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10 to 13 years of applicable experience
• U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to employment start date and within 4 weeks of job acceptance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance
• Current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
• Experience with .NET programming languages including C# and VB.NET
• Experience with software testing, fault isolation and resolution
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Good technical written and oral communication skills
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations up to 15% of the time.
• Comfortable working in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision.

Preferred Experience:

• Through understanding of basic networking (routing/switching/ VLANS/firewalls.)
• Experience with networking hardware, configuration, and protocols desired
• Experience with Microsoft C++ and Visual Basic programming
• Experience with Java programming language and the Eclipse and/or NetBeans IDE
• Solid understanding of XSD schema format files and how to maintain and enhance schema rulesets
• Basic experience with Agile programming—specifically SCRUM Framework
• Familiarity in source control, configuration control software; GIT experience
• Proficient with MS Team Foundation Server, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of tactical data links and protocols (Link 16, SADL, JREAP)
• Knowledgeable of MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, and MIL-STD-1553
• Familiar with DoD software certification and Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize processes
• Current DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance
• Experience working with Special Access Programs

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.