X Lab: Software Engineer (25-290)

About the position

This position will focus on the integration of the R&D systems into the program and will contribute to other ongoing X-Lab projects as needed. This includes the assessment on how the program 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Understanding of Agile software development processes and principles
• Ability to communicate desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users
• Comfortable with rapidly changing requirements and design challenges that require novel solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Security+ certification (desired not required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off