Software Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Journeyman Software Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. The role involves full-stack development of a web-based GUI using modern technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering or computer science and at least 5 years of relevant experience. An active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development including design, analysis, testing.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Flask.
• Design interactive front-end using JavaScript/TypeScript and Vue framework.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with data visualization libraries.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Flask

Vue

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and a clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

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Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy’s Team Submarine Office. #FC

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Journeyman Software Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division's (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic and Sensor Department.

You will provide software development support for EPOCHA software Web-based GUI (wEPOCHA), which is replacing the legacy, QT-based GUI. Development will utilize technologies appropriate for interacting with content or software running on a remote server through a Web browser. Perform both front-end and back-end development (full-stack development).

Anticipated Tasking includes:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using Python and Flask on the backend.
• Design and implement interactive, user-focused frontend using JavaScript/TypeScript and Vue framework.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate them into data visualization libraries such as Apache eCharts or AgGrid.
• Experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Experience with Containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, microservice-focused applications, and/or front-end build tools (Webpack or Vite) would be helpful.

You must have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 4-5 days per week.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university in software engineering or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience with software development including software design, analysis, testing, documentation, and experience and/or ability to code in the following: C++, C#, Java, Python, and Simulink.
• Experience in most of the following areas:
  • Developing software to communicate with hardware using TCP/IP, UDP, and serial communications.
  • Developing real-time system and subsystem level software products, databases (Oracle, MS Access, etc), and knowledge or experience with operating systems (Linux and Windows) and interfaces.
  • Agile methodology.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.