Software Developer (DevOps)-Journeyman

American Electronic Warfare Associates, Incorporated; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Tuition and training assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AMEWAS, headquartered in California, Maryland, seeks a Software Developer (DevOps)-Journeyman to support the Joint Simulation Environment product suite. You will work on Windows and Linux, developing automated build/test services and integrating software into flight simulators for pilot training.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance with onboarding to DoD Top Secret, a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE, and experience in Git, GitLab CI/Jenkins, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field with 3 years of software build and scripting experience
• Security clearance: DoD Secret; onboarding: DoD Top Secret clearance
• 3 years of Software/IT/Systems Engineer experience building and maintaining automated development environments
• Proficiency with configuration management systems (Git)
• Proficiency with integration tools (GitLab CI or Jenkins)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Batch, and/or Python)
• Experience with container tech (Docker and Podman)

Responsibilities

• Supports DevOps Team Lead by developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training
• Supports software development, integration, and distribution
• Directs team personnel in day-to-day tasking and manages expectations for deliverables
• Ensures customer satisfaction and reports risks to leadership
• Maintains and reports on automated build/test services status
• Develops/integrates tools to improve developer efficiency
• Promotes best practices to team and leadership
• Collaborates to maintain strong security posture on systems

Skills

C++/Qt development

Build systems

Flight simulation

Docker/Podman

Ansible/Puppet

Git

GitLab CI/Jenkins

Scripting - Bash/Python

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab CI/Jenkins

Docker

Podman

CMake/Make/Visual Studio

Job description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting‑edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (DevOps)-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $115,800.00 - $166,700.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com.

Work Arrangement:

Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.

Position Background:

The Simulation Support Branch (SSB) supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and their international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as a Software Developer (DevOps)-Journeyman may include:

• Supports the DevOps Team Lead by developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats
• Supports software development, integration, and distribution
• Directs team personnel in day-to-day tasking and contributes to expectation management for team deliverables
• Ensures customer/stakeholder satisfaction and coordinates with DevOps Team Lead to manage leadership expectations and report all potential risks
• Communicates project status and team needs to the DevOps Team Lead and ensures schedules and requirements are met
• Contributes to documentation, briefs, reports, and helps answer data calls
• Implements new and/or upgrades existing automated build services that support the development process on both Windows and Linux systems
• Scales up capacity for and utilization of automated building and testing
• Facilitates/Grows the amount of automated testing used by our team
• Monitors, maintains, and reports on the status of automated build and test services
• Develops and integrates tools as needed to improve developer efficiency
• Promotes best practices and technologies to the team and to team leadership
• Collaborates with the IT team to maintain a strong security posture on the systems

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering: Degrees in Engineering, Math, and Physics with 3 years of software build and scripting experience may qualify
• Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• 3 years of experience as a Software, IT, or Systems Engineer with experience building and maintaining automated software development environments
• Proficiency with configuration management systems (Git)
• Proficiency with integration tools (GitLab CI or Jenkins)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Batch, and/or Python)
• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): DoD Secret Clearance
• Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.

Desired Skills:

• Strong C++ and/or Qt development skills
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills
• Current understanding of how "DevOps" is transforming traditional software development
• Experience with build systems (Cmake, Make, and Visual Studio)
• The ability to read, understand, compile, and debug C++ applications on Windows and Linux systems
• Experience with flight simulation, modeling for simulation, and graphics programming
• Understanding of distributed computing and related architectures
• Experience with container technology (Docker and Podman)
• Experience with infrastructure management tools (Ansible and Puppet)

Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.

Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For important employment-related notices and required disclosures, please review our Regulatory Notices page.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

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