Senior Software Engineer

GenConnect; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Wellness resources

401K

Educational assistance

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for UAS operations in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves developing hardware and software, interfacing with customers, and managing software requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or related field with at least 9 years of relevant experience. Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Java, proficiency in Agile methodologies, and ability to create UML diagrams are essential. Benefits include health coverage, 401K, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in coding with knowledge in C/C++ and Java.
• Ability to create UML Diagrams (class, sequence, activity, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software processes and programming.
• Interface with customers and maintain technical cognizance.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support project delivery.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Agile development methodologies

UML Diagrams

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Written and oral communication skills

Multi-tasking aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science engineering or related STEM field

9+ years of experience

Tools

Magic Draw

JIRA

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – UAS Operations

This position is a Senior Software Engineer that can be part of a cross functional team in developing hardware and software in support of DoD UAS operations.

Responsibilities

• Development processes and software programming.
• Knowledge in an Agile development process and continuous integration is required for company projects.
• Interface with customers.
• Assist with software requirements, create design artifacts, develop & document code, and create software unit tests & system tests.
• Develop software interfaces and use functional analysis and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes to develop interface control documentation.
• Collaborate with both internal and external teams (developers, system integrators, system testers, and system requirements engineers) to support delivery of quality design products.
• Maintain technical cognizance of subsystem interdependencies in support of maturing ICD’s for identifying and resolving gaps.
• Incorporate cross-IPT feedback to support the development and approval of the products.
• Produce software artifacts (e.g. software development plan, software design document, software version description, interface control document and configuration management plan). Create UML Diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science engineering, or related STEM field. Will consider years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• 9+ years of experience.
• Multi-tasking aptitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Produce software artifacts (e.g. Software Development Plan, Software Design Document, Software Version Description, Interface Control Document, Software Configuration Management Plan).
• Derive software requirements, develop use cases and user stories.
• Assist with ROMs on software components for proposals.
• Ability to create UML Diagrams (class, sequence, activity, component, and data flow diagrams). Preferred design tool is Magic Draw.
• Excellent coding skills with knowledge in C/C++ and Java. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile Development methodologies.
• Experience with JIRA or similar Agile development tool.
• Experience in proposal work.
• Experience with Magic Draw or similar modeling tools.
• Experience with client server architectures.
• Understand and debug TCP and UDP packet traffic.
• Knowledge of software middleware (e.g., JMS, DDS, and Kafka).
• Knowledge of UAS systems and ground control station architecture (e.g. STANAG 4586, FoSBlock specification).
• Knowledge of FACE, MOSA, OMS, and UCS standards.

Core Values

• Organizational skills.
• Professionalism.
• Team player.
• Motivated.

Company Activities: We take our work environment serious. We have established a Culture Committee to bringthe best activitiesandworkcollaborationtogethertoengage a diversified team.

Health & Fitness: We offer Medical, Dental & Vision coverage; Wellness Resources; Life Insurance.

Employee Incentives: 401K; Educational Assistance; Casual work environment; Flex Schedule; Generous PTO; Work-life balance; Upward Mobility; Relocation.