Position Summary:

• This position will focus on the integration of the R&D systems into and will contribute to other ongoing X-Lab projects as needed.
• This includes the assessment of how prototype systems perform, integrating source tracks into the prototype and assessing track processing results, generating and assessing concurrent radar and sensor tracks during M&S and live flight test events, and enhancing experimental prototypes based on results of these activities.
• The Software Engineer will apply these results to identify and work to enhance the program for future operations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and development of verification analysis tools.
• Coordinate, develop, and maintain analysis and test tracking tools.
• Ensure proper backup/archiving of test products and analysis datasets.
• Develop and maintain analysis tools in accordance with requirements provided by the test analysts, including Excel-based tools (VBA) and Java-based tools.

Experience Required:

• Experience with Java.
• Experience with the Linux environment.
• Experience with using and maintaining relational databases.
• Experience in the use of software test and analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with other object-oriented software such as Python, C++/C#.
• Bash or similar scripting experience.
• Use of spreadsheets for data analysis and associated tools.
• Development of software test and analysis tools.
• Development and automation of data management processes and tools.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Security+ certification.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Technical Skills Required:

• The X-Lab is a very fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies.
• The X-Lab has a need to augment the team with a mid-level Software Engineer who holds a Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI preferred) and possesses demonstrable skills in the following areas:
  • Full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities.
  • Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design.
  • Software development with Java (or other object-oriented language).
  • Object-Oriented development principles and patterns.
  • Generate detailed and repeatable tests.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess an understanding of Agile software development processes and principles and be able to communicate the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users.
  • Should be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges that require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines.