Software Engineer (SEMATS)

The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office (AFSEO) team is looking for a Software Engineer willing to take the initiative and be a part of a challenging mission. Our mission planning component is moving towards the future of mission planning for the Air Force and future weapons. Next Generation Open Mission System (NOMS) architecture is the next great effort for the Air Force SEEK EAGLE organization and we need innovative developers to lead the transition.

The Software Engineer/Developer will support the Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office and Weapon Agile Release Team.

Essential Job Functions:

This position offers the Developer an opportunity to be part of the creative force generating next generation weapon delivery and analysis software for USAF warfighters.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, be an innovative designer, possess excellent communication skills, and work collaboratively in an Agile software development environment.

Collaborates with other software developers to analyze, estimate, design and implement features and user stories.

Participates in iteration planning meetings with testers and Subject Matter Experts (SME), daily stand ups, and technical coordination meetings for reporting issues, planning, and providing status.

Works with SMEs and project management in analyzing new functional requirements while providing feasibility assessments and level of effort.

Follows team’s software development process and procedures.

Peer reviews fellow software developer’s code and documentation to ensure it meets team’s quality standards and best practices.

Works hand-in-hand with software architectural owners to ensure all development meets architectural vision and system designs.

Works with technical lead and senior developers in deriving technical requirements from functional requirements.

Contributes to technical design documentation and maintenance of the software.

Other duties when needed upon request from management.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical discipline plus 7 years of experience or a Master's degree plus 5 years of experience.

Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance within 6-9 months.

Software Requirements/Skills:

• Solid programming skills to include: .NET, Java, C, C#, Linux, Visual Studio/VSCode.
• Familiarity with GIT repositories.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
• Familiar with Software Management and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following Cloud technologies and service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft (MS) Azure, Google Cloud.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including system diagrams, ICD, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides for supported software.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge/experience in containerization – Dockers.
• Self-motivated, critical thinker with excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Desired Skills:

• At least 15 years of direct applicable experience supporting the SEEK EAGLE office
• Knowledge of and/or background supporting U.S. aerospace and defense
• Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.  Experience or understanding of aircraft and weapon TSPI in aero.
• Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or weapon models.
• Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements or conform to environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of aircraft and weapon Time Space Position Information (TSPI).
• Experience developing data algorithms using statistical principles and other mathematical applicationsr mission planning.