Software Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Do you have a commitment to success, proven interpersonal skills, a positive outlook? Are you a creative thinker and problem solver? Are you looking for a meaningful career?
If so, then we would love to speak with you! The Engineering & Technology organization is a highly dynamic and growing organization that plays a vital role in providing mission-critical intelligence solutions on variety of world-class satellite, deep space exploration, missile, and classified special programs.
The candidate will become a member of a creative, high-tempo, collaborative, cross-functional, dynamic and multi-disciplinary THAAD interceptor flight software (FSW) team. This team performs the analysis, design, development, and test of the embedded flight software and the real-time, Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) missile testbed. Opportunities are available to participate in all elements/steps of the software development cycles.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

- Must have applicable experience in software development, with broad technical skills and development experience throughout a program life cycle.
- Must have experience in Object Oriented programming and C++
- Experience with a scripting language
- Experience in embedded software development (multi-process)
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

- Possesses current DoD Secret clearance
- A strong background in Linux and VxWorks operating systems
- A strong background in embedded SW architecture
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Experience in software development and testing
- Extensive experience in C++ programming
- Experience with Python, Perl, XML, shell, etc.
- Understands the intricacies of compiling/linking large software simulations