Senior Software Engineer

Cubic Corporation; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation is seeking a seasoned software engineer to contribute across the software lifecycle, from design and development to testing and integration. You will work within Cubic Defense on complex systems requiring rigorous technical discipline.

The role requires a four-year technical degree with significant related experience or a master’s with a few years of experience, and eligibility for DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree plus five years minimum experience or a Master’s with at least three years.
• Must be eligible for DoD Security Clearance.
• Experience in software development, specification, design and development of software systems.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, C#, and related development tools.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments; familiarity with Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Participates in software development/engineering programs.
• Identifies, investigates and resolves technical issues.
• Contributes to software design and mitigates risks.
• Develops and executes software test methods and data requirements.
• Performs debugging and troubleshooting to resolve software issues.
• Interfaces with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.
• Participates in Agile sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

C++

Java

C#

Agile development

Problem solving

Graphics programming

Windows

Linux

Product Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related technical discipline

Master's degree

Tools

Visual Studio

CMake

Git

CI/CD

Containerized applications

Job description

Business Unit:

Cubic Defense

Company Details:

Performs complex software engineering tasks. Acts as a technical consultant and as a liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations. Participates in research, design, development and test engineering activities. Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services. Reviews project progress and evaluates results. Estimates costs, schedules and manpower for assigned tasks and proposal efforts. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.
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Job Details:

Job Summary:

Performs complex software engineering tasks. Participates in research, design, development and test engineering activities. Identifies, investigates and resolves technical issues. Participates in software design, development, integration and testing activities. Reviews project progress and evaluates results. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in software development/engineering programs.
• Identifies, investigates and resolves technical issues.
• Participates in software design activities and identifies technical risks and associated ways to mitigate those risks.
• Develops and executes software test methods, procedures and test cases.
• Defines test schedules and test data requirements. Tests software and documents results.
• Prepares development software, codes software and designs specific enhancements.
• Designs, develops and maintains software applications and system enhancements.
• Performs debugging and troubleshooting activities to identify and resolve software issues.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, develop and deliver software solutions.
• Participates in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Utilizes approved tools for software development, source control and task management.
• Participates in in-house design reviews, code reviews and technical meetings.
• Maintains state-of-the-art awareness in areas of technical expertise, including changes, advancements and improvements.
• Applies expertise to software engineering and development activities.
• Prepares and maintains software design, technical and end-user documentation as required.
• Identifies software engineering process improvements and supports the execution of them.
• Participates in total quality management/continuous process improvement teams.
• Interfaces with team members, management staff and technical stakeholders as required.
• Assumes additional technical responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in computer science, electronic engineering or other related technical discipline, plus a minimum of five years of related experience or a master’s degree with at least three years of related experience.
• Must be eligible for a DOD Security Clearance
• Experience to include software development/engineering, specification, design and development of software systems.
• Requires proficiency using programming languages such as C++, Java, C#, Product Lifecycle Management, graphics or other developmental software.
• Experience developing software in Windows and Linux environments preferred.
• Experience with Visual Studio, CMake, Git, containerized applications, CI/CD processes and Agile development methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies, debugging techniques and software design patterns.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and interface with team members and stakeholders.
• Must be able to solve complex and difficult engineering problems.
• Knowledge of customer needs and competing products desirable.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex software engineering problems.
• Able to prioritize work and complete multiple tasks under deadline and budget guidelines.
• Must be able to work in a lab environment and be able to use a computer.
• Must be available for domestic and possible international travel.
• The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

Cubic Pay Range:

$131,000.00 - $170,000.00 + benefits.

Worker Type:

Employee

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