Software Engineer

The Combat System Software Development team is seeking a Software Engineer to join their program in King George, VA. The qualified applicant will support the Navy's Enterprise Modeling and Simulation initiatives. Candidates will analyze real world requirements which will then be translated into a simulation that approximates actual Navy computer and radar equipment. Candidates will also work through unit testing and integration to verify program requirements and validate software behavior in the target environment. The Software Engineer's functions include but are not limited to providing daily professional support to the client and Program Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and maintain complex real-time combat system wrap around simulations.
• Utilize software development tracking tools that capture all new development requirements, track software defects, and update implementation status of each item
• Establish and maintain software development tasks and reporting the technical progress
• Experience/Expertise in C++ software development and maintenance experience, as well as software integration testing with combat system wrap around simulations.
• Work with process improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma, ISO 9001:2008 and CMMI Level 5

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics with a concentration in software development
• US citizenship
• Secret Clearance (Interim or Final)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Physics with a concentration in software development
• Five (5) years general combat system experience in any of the following: combat systems design/engineering, computer program development, certification, simulation engineering, or simulation computer program development.
• Five (5) years specific experience.
• Familiarity with Software Engineering Practices and Software Design Patterns
• Basic platform system experience (e.g., Windows, Unix, etc).
• Model Driven System Engineering (MDSE) experience
• Experience with real-time Modeling & Simulation architectures
• Security+ certification (or able to obtain within 6 months)
• Current Secret Clearance (Interim or Final)

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.