Software Developer (Journeyman)

Shelby American, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Software Developer to innovate and enhance existing weapons platforms. This role emphasizes integrating new technologies and solving complex software challenges in a highly classified environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in programming languages like C++ and Python, and will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create intuitive user interfaces and visualization tools. This position offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic and team-oriented setting.

Benefits

Personal time off

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in C++ and Python programming.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and implement solutions for complex software issues.
• Develop user interfaces and visualization tools for combat scenarios.

Skills

C++

Python

HTML

Object-oriented design

Software development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Self-taught developers with strong portfolio

Tools

Qt framework

FOX framework

Job description

Description

ACE Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational application of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal, professional and company experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, lethal and survivable weapons systems. We serve as our customers’ most trusted agents in their goal of producing enterprise-wide survivability investments and executable programs. We fill key roles within customer offices, offering critical knowledge regarding design, development, procurement, and test and evaluation of new and upgraded weapons and platforms. ACE Group’s philosophy is simple: Our success must be grounded on service and honest relationships. We focus on meeting the needs of our customers and employees, and trust that with those satisfied employees and satisfied customers, the business will take care of itself. ACE Group provides exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including personal time off, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, and 401(k).

The successful candidate will be one who attacks new problem sets with enthusiasm and persistence, is an adept learner, and is able to graft new concepts and applications into their core of technical expertise while operating as part of a team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

With an emphasis on integrating novel new technologies on existing weapons platforms, the Software Developer shall analyze software and digital systems problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications, software design and development issues. The Software Developer will be responsible for developing, analyzing and validating architectural and functional requirements, specifications, and interfaces. The Software Developer must effectively organize, schedule and coordinate development work phases and tasks to support effective integration in a highly classified environment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
• Evaluate and review C++ language code.
• Reverse engineer specific software APIs to extract, manipulate, and integrate data into custom solutions.
• Create visuals and user interfaces for combat scenario visualization applications and data process programs via Qt framework and FOX framework.
• Develop and maintain custom visualization tools that present complex data in an intuitive and interactive manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists and engineers, to develop user-friendly interfaces.
• Programming using C++, Python, HTML.
• Develop parallel processes, threading, process communication.
• Develop web-based applications using development technology.

MINIMUM TANGIBLE REQUIREMENTS:

• A BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline is preferred but not required.
• Self-taught developers with a strong portfolio and demonstrable experience in low-level programming, plug-in development, and application design are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with scripting, database programming and coding languages such as C++ (required), and Python.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance.