Software Engineer

a.i. solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

a.i. solutions seeks a Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support RETS and RTS programs. You will design, code, test, document, and release software across multiple domains, collaborating with software and system engineers, CM, and test operations.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance eligibility, a CS/CE/SE degree, and 5+ years in OO software development (Java preferred). Occasional weekend work and DoD 8570 IAT II certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance prior to start.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related engineering field.
• 5+ years as a Software Engineer with strong OO programming (prefer Java).
• Security+ / CySA+ / GICSP or similar DoD 8570 baseline IAT Level II certification prior to start date and maintain thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, document, and release new and modified software in a team environment.
• Coordinate with Software and System Engineers, CM, and Test Operations for integration, verification, and validation of new code.
• Support RETS across multiple software domains.
• Work with real-time software applications on the RHEL OS.
• Maintain existing software projects, fix bugs, and prevent code rot.
• Address RMF findings within our software products.
• Contribute to range test missions and RETS technical projects.
• Maintain membership on Issue and Technical Review Boards for software artifacts.
• Prepare for and obtain DoD baseline certifications (IAT Level II) and maintain thereafter.
• Occasionally work non-duty hours or weekends to meet project requirements.

Skills

Java

OOP concepts

Leadership

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related Engineering degree

Tools

Git (GitLab)

MariaDB/MySQL

Linux administration

C++ Boost libraries

Job description

a.i. solutions is seeking a highly-motivated Software Engineer to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Program in Huntsville, AL. The Software Engineer will support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

• Work effectively with other Software Engineers in a team environment to design, code, test, document, and release new and modified functionality to existing software
• Coordinate with Software and System Engineers, Configuration Management, and Test Operations to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of new code
• Support RETS on multiple software domains
• Work with real-time software applications on the RHEL OS
• Maintain existing software projects by preventing code rot, upgrading systems, and resolving critical software bugs
• Work to identify and resolve Risk Management Framework (RMF) findings within our software products
• Work on range test missions as well as RETS technical projects involving software and other technical support
• Maintain membership to our Issue and Technical Review Boards to discuss issues/bugs/artifacts pertaining to our software products
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+ce) obtained prior to hire
• Obtain a CE (Computer Environment) Linux+, Server+ or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01/ DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II within 3 months after employment start date and maintain certification thereafter.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship AND must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related Engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in a software development environment with a solid understanding and proficiency using the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Preferably Java).
• Obtain a Security+, CySA+, GICSP, or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II prior to employment start date and maintain certification thereafter.

Desired Background

• Proficiency with Git tools for Version Control (GitLab preferred)
• Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams
• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
• Experience with developing/maintaining standalone applications (i.e. not web applications)
• Proficiency in the following preferred:
• C++ Boost libraries
• Basic System Administration
• Relational databases (especially MariaDB/MySQL)