Software Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 new capabilities, and test complex physics-based algorithms for MDA customers.

You will review requirements and test cases, collaborate with teammates on modernization efforts, and support CI/CD practices in a secure, in-person environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, ideally Math or Physics.
• 2 years of related experience or a Master's with 0 years.
• Experience solving mathematical and physics based problems.
• Experience with optimization algorithms.
• Ada or C++ software development experience.
• MATLAB and Python experience.
• Containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Docker).
• Jira/Confluence and DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Gitlab) for CI/CD.
• Modeling and Simulation interpretation.
• In-person/closed-area work environment.
• Experience with fire-control related problems and MDA programs.
• Linux scripting and operations experience.
• Active Secret clearance; U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Translate Ada code to C++ and implement new capabilities.
• Develop and test math/physics based algorithms for GWS Fire Control.
• Review requirements and test cases for Engagement Planner team.
• Collaborate in a team environment and modernize legacy code.
• Support in-person work and participate in reviews.

Skills

Ada language experience

C++ development

Mathematics & physics

Linux scripting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Math or Physics)

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

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
• Read and interpret Modeling and Simulation
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment
• 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.