Journeyman Software Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,916 - 76,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time out and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. in Fredericksburg, VA is looking for engineers to join their USN Advanced Technology Development Team. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and over 1 year of software engineering experience with a strong focus on C++ development.

The role involves developing GUIs, utilizing SQL databases, and participating actively in Agile development environments. Compensation ranges from $36.96 to $55.42 per hour with various benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year of software engineering experience coding in C++.
• Knowledge in software development lifecycle and documentation.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphical user interfaces for tools with user teams.
• Develop software using SQL-Lite and SQL database tools.
• Support test event recreation using data mining.

Skills

C++

SQL

Agile methodologies

Data mining

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

We are looking for engineers to join our USN Advanced Technology Development Team. We are searching for a computer science or computer engineering graduate with 1 year or more work experience to code, optimize and build software speed and efficiency in an R&D setting. We need you to join us on the ground floor of some of the latest programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphical user interfaces for local tools with the team of users.
• Develop software using SQL-Lite and SQL database tools.
• Support test event recreation using data mining, automation of metrics and quick-look reconstruction reports.

Work Location and Travel

Primary work location will be in Fredericksburg, VA with occasional telecommute or travel opportunities.

Team Environment

We are fun, collaborative, supportive and our goal is to find great people who want to stay hands on in development yet have input in process improvements. We work hand in hand with government customers on integrated teams.

Security Clearance

No clearance required to apply, but requires a SECRET clearance to start.

US Citizenship

US Citizenship is required for employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• More than 1 year of software engineering experience coding in C++.
• Knowledge in definition and management of software requirements, design, code, benchmark testing, debugging, software development lifecycle, architecture, and documentation.
• Plans, performs, and leads software design, coding, and testing.
• Experience in an Agile software development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with SQL‑Lite and SQL database usage or any data automation techniques.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suites, Jira (issue tracking) and Confluence (decision tracking); source code tracking tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience 1 or more year (required) and preferred experience in C++ or C#; familiarity with SQL or SQL‑Lite.

Ability to Commute

Fredericksburg, VA or Dahlgren, VA (1 hour south of Washington D.C.).

Compensation

US: $36.96 to $55.42 per hour. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time out and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

EEO Statement

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