Software Developer, Junior

About the Role

• Software Developer position supporting the 46th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL.
• Function as a member of the software engineering team responsible for development, implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of tactical datalinks applications.
• Support datalinks testing within the DTF’s Datalinks Test Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering to support DoD Developmental Test, & Evaluation events.
• Work with the software development team and system stakeholders in developing software following Agile programming and Software Development Lifecycle principles.
• Develop and maintain Windows based software in multiple Object-Oriented programming languages.
• Develop and maintain XSD Schema format files.
• Provide software support to end users.
• Develop software technical and user documentation.
• Provide test execution support related to the use of software developed and data collected.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information and recommendations.
• Any other related duties as directed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Secret clearance required.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• .NET programming languages including C# and VB.NET.
• Software testing, fault isolation and resolution.
• All phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Good technical written and oral communication skills.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.
• Comfortable working in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance.
• Microsoft C++
• Java programming language
• Eclipse and/or NetBeans IDE
• XSD schema format files
• Agile programming—specifically SCRUM Framework
• Source control, configuration control software; GIT experience
• MS Team Foundation Server
• Windows OS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of tactical data links and protocols (Link 16, SADL, JREAP)
• Programming IP TCP and UDP connections and maintenance.
• Programming IP and serial packet capture and dissection.
• MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, and MIL-STD-1553.
• DoD software certification and Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize processes.
• Experience working with Special Access Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Able to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to employment start date and within 3 weeks of job acceptance.
• Able obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 3 weeks of job acceptance.
• Understanding of basic networking (routing/switching/ VLANS/firewalls.)
• Experience with networking hardware, configuration, and protocols desired.
• Current DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance.