Software Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO.
Position Description:
deciBel Research seeks an experience software engineer to support the development of capabilities on the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control (GFC) suite of products for the GMD Weapon System (GWS) program in Colorado Springs. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing software updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features of the GFC system, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross-functional agile scrum team. The selected candidate will primarily be supporting development of the Command and Control (C2) Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Job duties include:
- Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions with ingenuity and creativity
- Collaborates with other software and systems engineers to determine computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems with program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions
- Ensure software standards are met
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and wide application of software development related technical principles, theories, and concepts. Show general knowledge of other related disciplines
- Support advanced portions of the software development lifecycle to include requirements definition, integration, and deployment
- Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction
- Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs
- Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborations across disciplines
Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00. This target salary represents an estimated range for this position based on experience, degree and other factors.
deciBel Research offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package inclusive of an excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, incentive compensation program (annual bonus), and flexible/telecommuting working schedules. Full-time and part-time deciBel employees will enjoy benefits offered by deciBel Research as soon as they meet eligibility requirements for each particular benefit.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Software Engineering or a related discipline
Experience Requirements:
- 5+ years with Bachelor's degree; 3+ years with Master's degree
- Experience developing software in object-oriented programming languages such as Ada or C++
- Practical experience with UI/UX Design ("Front-end software" design)
- Practical experience with Software Design ("Back-end software" design)
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and leadership
Special Skills Desired:
- Strong preference for experience programing in C++ ( 3+ years)
- Ability to maintain and upgrade existing GUI application windows developed using Motif within a large code base
- Familiarity with TeleUSE GUI Builder and Motif widget sets, experience with QT Designer / Builder a plus
- Experience programming in OpenGL and a basic understanding of 2D / 3D mapping UI a plus
- Experience debugging software with GDB
- Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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