Computer Engineer/Scientist

Kapili Services, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Computer Engineer/Scientist to support our government customer in Dayton, OH at Wright Patterson AFB. You will review code for AF aircraft data analysis and decision support projects and participate in technical planning with AFRL.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and operationalizing aeromedical and decision support models, developing secure data pipelines, and contributing to AI evaluation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software development and research environments.
• Experience across Windows, SAS EG, SQL, Linux, Python, C++, Matlab, UML, SysML, and MBSE tools (Cameo).
• Experience with DoD verification/validation methodologies and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the FES Division Chief.
• Review code for USAFSAM data analysis and decision support projects.
• Participate in technical planning meetings within the organization and AFRL.
• Design, code, test, and operationalize aeromedical and decision support projects.
• Develop work plans and assist with software development program management.
• Lead development, improvement, and maintenance of data and models.
• Develop secure data pipelines across accredited platforms; manage transitions between study phases.
• Collaborate on model development and AI evaluation framework implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

DoD verification

Agile development

Envision tools

AI development

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Documentation

Cognitive/analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Windows

SAS EG

SQL

Linux

Python

C++

Matlab

UML

SysML

MBSE tools (Cameo)

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for a Computer Engineer/Scientist to provide support for our government customer in Dayton, OH at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct support to FES Division Chief.
• Review code developed by the operational analysts supporting USAFSAM data analysis and decision support projects.
• Responsible for supporting technical planning meetings within the organization and across AFRL.
• Work with database managers, operational research analysts, and subject matter experts to design, code, test, and operationalize aeromedical and operation medical decision support projects.
• Responsible for developing work plans and assisting with program management of the software development efforts.
• Employ the skill set to lead development, improvement, and maintenance of data and models.
• Ensure discovered problems are clearly defined and communicated; and the necessary corrective actions are employed and/or risk is mitigated to support project(s) execution.
• Design and maintain secure data pipelines across our accredited platforms, transitioning between systems as the study phases progress:
  • Immediate Focus (DAF Palantir Envision): Development will utilize SQL within Pipeline Builder and Python within Envision's Code Workspace to structure, clean, and analyze our baseline personnel cohorts that have already been created.
  • DHA Phase Integration (using our existing AVHE access): Once the protocol reaches the DHA data integration phase, the contractor employee will transition to utilizing SAS Enterprise Guide (EG) within the Augmented Virtual Healthcare Environment (AVHE).
• Serve collaboratively regarding model development, elevating our analytical capabilities.
• Assist with the technical implementation of our AI evaluation framework.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Must possess a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess software development skills, experience with DoD verification and validation methodologies, and experience with agile development methodologies and the tools commonly used to support agile development practices utilizing Envision.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience with development in multiple coding environments such as Windows, SAS EG, SQL, Linux, Python, C++, Matlab, UML, SysML, and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Must have experience involving systems thinking and a systems approach to problem definition and solution.
• Must have experience with writing technical documentation based upon customer specifications for software development. This includes Software Architecture Documents, System Design Documents, use cases, system topologies, test plans, verification and validation documentation, deployment plans, and user documentation material.
• Must have demonstrated experience in working in a research laboratory environment and have strong communication skills.
• Must have exposure to working with a team in an agile, distributed environment using common code repository and configuration management tools.
• Must be able to work independently, have strong attention to detail, have strong English skills, good organizational skills, initiative in performing assigned tasks, and the ability to follow-up complex projects.
• Must have experience with AI development, AI training, and AI capabilities assessments.
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with both C++ and Python is highly desired.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering tools is highly desired.
• Experience with high performance computing environments is highly desired.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; Born or Naturalized. (For the purposes of this work, a Green Card or Visa status will not be accepted.)
• Must be able to pass a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for a Position of Trust.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast‑growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401(k) plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. An accommodation is available for applicants who need it during the application process. We E‑Verify all employees.