Sr. Software Engineer
Innovative Defense Technologies

Job Info

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Description

Background Information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems for the US Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial customers, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office.

Overview:
The Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating mission-critical DoD software solutions. The primary role of the Sr. Software Engineer is to design high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software which integrates with other system components to perform the DoD mission. The Sr. Software Engineer will be working with various Navy Surface Warfare customers and internal colleagues to gather user requirements, define system functionality, allocate functionality to subsystems, and write code in various languages, like Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. You will work with software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance. This is an onsite role based out of our Arlington, VA office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Define and oversee a modern software architecture stack for developing tactical and support software for DoD systems
• Design, develop, document, and test software stack and software code written in various languages
• Integrate software components into a complex software development environment
• Understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
• Conduct technical reviews of software designs, identifying potential issues and providing recommendations for improvements
• Ensure adherence to industry standards pertaining to security, orthodox programming paradigms, and performance requirements
• Work with small cross-site teams of software and/or systems engineers
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends related to open architecture, cloud and distributed systems, and provide guidance on their potential impact to DoD systems
• Participate in the development of software architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering and software architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing real-time, mission critical applications
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment) and modern software architectures
• Familiarity with complex DoD mission critical combat systems
• Ability to design, develop, and analyze complex software systems
• Ability to model/code/test algorithms in C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
• Proficiency with version control software like Git or SVN and version control workflows that support development of complex software projects
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities
• Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
• Able to work onsite in Arlington, VA office

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with AEGIS or similar missile defense and anti-air combat systems (e.g., AEGIS, THAAD, Standard Missile, and GMD)
• Experience working with commercial or military mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, NOMS, TMPC)
• Experience working with military sea-based sensors and data (e.g. radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, infrared, sonar, and weapons data)
• Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, and containerization technologies
• Experience with big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
• Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
• Experience with testing frameworks including unit and interface testing
• Experience performing Over-the-Air remote software updates

Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to create plans and navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Ability to work closely with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and software engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software designs and requirements
• Attention to detail
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, and teamwork
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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