Junior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

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

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks a Software Engineer to join our Corporate Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on developing and maintaining software for high-fidelity Missile Warning training, demanding detail-oriented problem solving.

Preferred candidates have DoD experience, HLA/RTI-s/FOM familiarity, and an active security clearance. You will integrate C# and C++ in JLVC environments and contribute to agile development and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to obtain TS clearance.
• Experience with HLA, RTI-s and FOM preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Integrate existing software into JLVC HLA environment using RTI-s and FOM with C++ and C#.
• Develop and integrate C# and C++ applications in a virtual environment.
• Perform agile software development with unit tests, peer reviews, CI, and design docs.
• Implement scalable software solutions using C++ and C#, ensuring maintainability and architecture adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss status, architecture, risks, and estimates.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including diagrams, data flows, and specs.

Skills

C# .NET

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JLVC

RTI-s

FOM

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.