Software Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software Engineer to join the GMD Weapon System Fire Control team. You will translate Ada code to C++, implement and test new capabilities, and work with physics-based algorithms visible to the Missile Defense Agency.

The role requires a STEM degree and experience with Ada/C++, MATLAB, Python, Linux/Unix, and modern CI/CD tooling; in-person work in a closed-area environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field, ideally Math or Physics.
• 2 years related experience or a Master’s with 0 years experience; up to 10 years total.
• Experience with Ada or C++ and MATLAB/Python.
• Experience with software containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker).
• Unix/Linux OS experience and ability to read Modeling and Simulation.
• Must be able to support in-person / closed-area work environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand, implement, and test existing and new capabilities and algorithms.
• Translate Ada code to C++ and modernize software.
• Support reviews of requirements and test cases for the Engagement Planner team.

Skills

Math-based problems

Optimization algorithms

Ada/C++

Python

MATLAB

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Ada

C++

Python

MATLAB

Kubernetes

Docker

Jira/Confluence

Git/Gitlab

Job description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

As a software developer on the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Fire Control (GFC) team, you will work in collaborative environment to understand, implement, and test existing and new capabilities and algorithms and modernize and translate Ada code to C++. The algorithms and capabilities that are designed for the Engagement Planner team are mathematics and physics based complex systems that will be highly visible to the GWS customer, Missile Defense Agency (MDA). You will also be expected to support reviews of requirements and test cases that are developed in support of the Engagement Planner team.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field, ideally Math or Physics

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM related field, ideally Math or Physics, and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 0 years of related experience, not to exceed 10 years
• Experience with solving highly mathematical and physics based complex problems
• Experience analyzing and implementing optimization algorithms
• Recent demonstration of Ada or C++ Software Development
• Recent MATLAB and Python Experience
• Experience with Software Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Docker)
• Experience with Agile Project Management tools (Jira/Confluence) and DevSecOps tools and methods (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Gitlab) of continuous integration/continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) automation
• Unix/Linux Operating System Experience
• Read and interpret Modeling and Simulation
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment

Special Skills Desired:

• Experience with solving highly mathematical and physics based complex problems involving developing fire control solutions
• Highly experience with Linux, scripting, and operations
• Prior experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs and/or systems
• Experience with automated software requirements, testing and analysis

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.