Battle Manager Software Developer

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Software Developer for the GWS Fire Control Battle Manager software team. You will develop and maintain software supporting the U.S.

missile defense system, and review requirements and test cases in a collaborative, high-visibility environment. The role emphasizes Ada/C++/Java development, MATLAB/Python capabilities, and strong Unix/Linux background, with in-person work and a DoD Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years related experience or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Experience in Ada/C++, Java and MATLAB/Python is required or highly desired.
• Must be willing to achieve high proficiency with Ada software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Ground-based Midcourse Defense software components.
• Review requirements and test cases for GFC Battle Manager software.
• Collaborate with the team to implement complex math- and physics-based algorithms.

Skills

Ada

C++

Java

Python

MATLAB

Unix/Linux

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree

PhD

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Jenkins

Ansible

Git/Gitlab

CI/CD automation

Job description

Position Description

deciBel Research is seeking an experienced Software Developer in Huntsville, AL.

As a Software Developer on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) Battle Manager software team, the selected candidate will be part of a team responsible for developing and maintaining the software that supports the U.S. missile defense system. The role involves working in a collaborative environment to understand, implement, and test both existing and new capabilities and algorithms. Many of the algorithms and capabilities developed by the GFC team are complex, mathematics- and physics-based solutions that are highly visible to the GWS customer, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In addition to software development responsibilities, the candidate will also support the review of requirements and test cases developed in support of the GFC software team.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 2 years of related experience, or 1 years of experience with a PhD. No more than 12 years of experience.
• Strong background in math and physics is recommended
• Recent experience developing software in Ada or C++ or Java
• Must be willing to become highly proficient with Ada software development
• Quick to learn and able to absorb new concepts and information
• Recent MATLAB and Python Experience
• Unix/Linux Operating System Experience
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs

Special Skills Desired

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Highly experienced with Linux, scripting, and operations
• Experience with Ada Programming
• Experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis
• Experience with the MDA GMD program
• Experience with Agile Project Management tools (Jira/Confluence) and DevSecOps tools and methods (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Gitlab) of continuous integration/continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) automation

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.