Junior Software Engineer

Delta Solutions and Strategies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Military leave

Jury duty paid leave

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain software for high-fidelity Missile Warning training, focusing on JLVC HLA integration with RTI-s and FOM using C++ and C#.

You will work in a small team applying agile practices, code reviews, CI, and documentation. A CS degree and experience with C#/.NET, Java or C++ are preferred, plus security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with C# .NET, Java, or C++ in development roles.
• DoD environment experience preferred.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS clearance.
• Experience with HLA, RTI-s, FOM, JLVC and related missile defense domains.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Integrate JLVC HLA using RTI-s and FOM with C++ and C#.
• Develop and integrate C# and C++ applications in a virtual environment.
• Apply agile software practices including unit tests, peer reviews, CI, and design docs.
• Create scalable software solutions with maintainability and architecture adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss architecture, risks, and schedules.
• Develop and maintain technical docs and interface specs.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements and refine solutions.
• Translate business needs into functional software and system enhancements.
• Contribute to full SDLC from requirements to sustainment.
• Other tasks as needed.

Skills

C# .NET

Java

C++

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HLA

RTI-s

FOM

JLVC

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team at our Corporate Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will focus on development and maintenance of software for high fidelity Missile Warning training. Successful candidates should be detail-oriented and have excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Advanced consideration will be provided to candidates with experience with High Level Architecture (HLA) using Runtime Infrastructure Scalable (RTI-s) and Federation Object Models (FOM), a Space background, and knowledge of the Missile Warning and Missile Defense communities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Integrating existing software into the Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) HLA environment using RTI-s and FOM using C++ and C#.
• Working as part of a small team on project development and integration of C# and C++ applications in a virtual environment.
• Performing agile software development in both unclassified and classified environments applying software engineering best practices including unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
• Implementing scalable software solutions using C++ and C#, ensuring code consistency, maintainability, and adherence to established architectural standards.
• Collaborating closely with project stakeholders to communicate project status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop accurate schedule and effort estimates.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
• Engaging directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, propose innovative technical solutions, create user and system documentation, and participate in requirements and design reviews.
• Analyzing business and user requirements to translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Other tasks as directed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with C# .Net (preferred), Java, or C++.
• Development in a DoD environment preferred.
• Active Secret Security Clearance and must be able to obtain Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Experience working with HLA, RTI-s, and FOM preferred. Experience with JLVC, ITW/AA, Missile Warning, OPIR, UEWR, NDS or MDA ground/sea-based sensors preferred.
• Candidate must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and work well in a team environment and perform independently.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.