Battle Manager Software Developer

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Software Developer to join the GMD GFC Battle Manager team. You will develop and maintain software that supports the U.S.

missile defense system, collaborating to understand and test capabilities and algorithms. You will review requirements, participate in test cases, and contribute to Ada/C++/Java development. The role demands the ability to learn new concepts quickly, strong math/physics background, and willingness to operate in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university.
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5 years of related experience, or 2 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD; no more than 12 years total.
• Strong background in math and physics is recommended.
• Experience with Ada, C++, or Java; willingness to become proficient with Ada.
• MATLAB and Python experience; Linux, scripting, and operations expertise.
• Ability to work in an in-person / closed-area environment; U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance.
• Travel up to 10% to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GMD Ground-based Midcourse Defense software for the GFC Battle Manager.
• Review requirements and test cases; participate in tests for the GFC software team.
• Work collaboratively to implement existing and new capabilities and algorithms.
• Support Ada development and CI/CD automation using Jira/Confluence and DevSecOps tools.

Skills

Ada programming

C++

Java

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Scripting

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Ansible

Git/Gitlab

Job 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
• 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
• 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.