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 virtualization solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking a Software Engineer to be based in Huntsville, AL. You will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DoD's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space.

Overview:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to help design and build new capabilities for IDT's automation capabilities for tactical systems and subsystems supporting DoD missile defense platforms such as THAAD, IBCS, and AEGIS-BMD. The engineer will work closely with the customer and/or their team to gather user needs, defining system functionality, and writing code in various languages, like C++, SQL, Python, Java, and TypeScript. You will work with other software engineers, system engineers, and subject matter experts to design, implement, and deliver analysis solutions.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design and develop automated analysis software solutions
• Design, document, and develop automated analysis code
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Model/code testing algorithms in C++, SQL, Python, JavaScript, and Java
• Integrate software components into a complex software development environment
• Ensure adherence to industry standards pertaining to security, orthodox programming paradigms, and customer performance requirements
• Work with small cross-site teams of software and/or systems engineers

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in software development
• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or software related fields

Required Skills:

• Experience with C++, Java, JavaScript, and/or Python and other programming languages
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases and management systems
• Experience or knowledge working within a collaborative CI/CD development environment
• Experience with developer tooling: Maven, Java, Pip, Conan, CMake, gcc, VSCode, Visual Studio, Eclipse
• Prioritization and management of individual workload across several milestones and projects efficiently
• Understanding of Object Oriented and Functional Programming Paradigms
• Experience working in an Agile software development framework
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
• Experience with interpretations of data models from abstract business concepts

Preferred Skills:

• DoD Air and Surface Warfare software development domain knowledge and experience
• System integration and test experience for complex software applications
• Hands-on experience with Java/J2EE and object-oriented programming
• Experience programming in Java, C++, JavaScript, Python, and database design [all]
• Proficiency working with different SW development tools (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, and Nexus, Git etc.)
• Experience with distributed systems, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Understanding of MBSE
• Systems integration and test experience for tactical applications (IBCS, THAAD, Aegis Weapon Systems, CEC, Link-16, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in deploying and maintaining applications in a mission critical operational environment
• Experience with software testing, configuration management, and test automation

Competencies:

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements
• Attention to detail
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Solid 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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