Software Developer - Junior

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Software Developer (Junior) at Eglin AFB, FL to support the Datalinks Test Flight team. You will help develop and sustain tactical datalinks applications, participate in all SDLC phases, and collaborate with a skilled software engineering group in a fast-paced defense environment.

Responsibilities include implementing Windows-based software, maintaining XSD schemas, and generating technical documentation for end users, while pursuing DoD security clearances and working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain interim DoD Secret clearance within 3 weeks of offer.
• Must obtain CompTIA Security+ or equivalent within 3 weeks of start.
• Experience with .NET languages including C# and VB.NET.
• Experience with software testing and SDLC phases.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to travel up to 15% to contractor sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering support for DoD Developmental Test and Evaluation.
• Collaborate with software team and stakeholders following Agile and SDLC.
• Develop and maintain Windows-based software in OO languages.
• Develop and maintain XSD Schema files.
• Provide software support to end users.
• Create software technical and user documentation.
• Support test execution and data collection activities.
• Propose solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and creativity.
• Attend meetings to provide briefings and recommendations.

Skills

C#/.NET

VB.NET

Software testing

SDLC

Agile (SCRUM)

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

.NET tools

Job description

Overview

Software Developer - Junior

LOCATION:Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: Per DoD 8140

TRAVEL:<5%

Our Datalinks Test Flight (DTF) team is searching for a Software Developerthat can help us establish and maintain the necessary infrastructure to support multiple test programs. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning new and different technology areas, this is the place for you.

This position provides support to the 46th Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, where you will function as a member of the software engineering team responsible for development, implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of tactical datalinks applications vital in support of datalinks testing within the DTF’s Datalinks Test Lab.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Able to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance prior to employment start date and within 3 weeks of job acceptance.
• Able obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 3 weeks of job acceptance.
• Experience with .NET programming languages including C# and VB.NET.
• Experience with software testing, fault isolation and resolution.
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Good technical written and oral communication skills.
• Able to travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations up to 15% of the time.
• Comfortable working in a team environment or individually with minimal supervision.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Understanding of basic networking (routing/switching/ VLANS/firewalls.)
• Experience with networking hardware, configuration, and protocols desired
• Experience with Microsoft C++
• Experience with Java programming language and the Eclipse and/or NetBeans IDE
• Solid understanding of XSD schema format files and how to maintain and enhance schema rulesets
• Basic experience with Agile programming—specifically SCRUM Framework
• Familiarity in source control, configuration control software; GIT experience
• Proficient with MS Team Foundation Server, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of tactical data links and protocols (Link 16, SADL, JREAP)
• Experience with programming IP TCP and UDP connections and maintenance
• Experience with programming IP and serial packet capture and dissection
• Knowledgeable of MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, and MIL-STD-1553
• Familiar with DoD software certification and Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize processes
• Current DoD Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation) clearance
• Experience working with Special Access Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide software engineering to support DoD Developmental Test, & Evaluation events.
• Work with the software development team and system stakeholders in developing software following Agile programming and Software Development Lifecycle principles.
• Develop and maintain Windows based software in multiple Object-Oriented programming languages.
• Develop and maintain XSD Schema format files.
• Provide software support to end users.
• Develop software technical and user documentation.
• Provide test execution support related to the use of software developed and data collected.
• Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Attend meetings as necessary to provide briefings, information and recommendations.
• Any other related duties as directed.