Software Developer

Job Responsibilities:

• Development and exercising of air defense sensor detection/tracking, command/control and mission planning software tools within a modern, object-oriented, modular architecture
• Integration of system analysis and threat modeling into existing modeling capabilities
• Assist in the preparation of PowerPoint and/or technical reports to convey findings to both internal and external audiences
• Author clear and thorough documentation of all modified or developed capabilities

Skills:

• Strong academic or professional background in software development to include experience working with code of varying degrees of maturity
• Familiar with developing/utilizing software in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) FENCES environment
• Extensive experience working with AFSIM (Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling) software with an emphasis developing/exercising/analyzing air-to-air and air-to-ground vignettes.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, an object-oriented programing language (e.g., C++ or Python) and shell scripting
• Familiarity with undergraduate engineering level introductory physics (Mechanics and Electricity/Optics) and associated mathematics
• Experience running physics-based software and performing subsequent data analysis to reveal an understanding of underlying phenomena
• Position requires the candidate to possess a BS/BA in Physics, Engineering, Applied Math or Computer Science
• Previous experience with air defense sensor, detection/tracking, command/control or mission planning model development and/or testing
• Comfortable operating in both Linux and Windows environments, to include Virtual Machines
• Familiarity with verification and validation of simulation models
• Background in data visualization and display toolkits/methodologies
• Excellent communication skills
• An ability to take guidance and work within a small team, while working independently to achieve individual goals. Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
• Candidates with a relevant advanced degree and/or professional experience will be given preference

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors