Software Engineer

deciBel Research, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

deciBel Research, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineer to join the GMD Weapon System Fire Control team. You will translate Ada code to C++, develop and test complex math-based algorithms, and modernize capabilities for the Engagement Planner project while collaborating with engineers and analysts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in STEM (Math/Physics preferred), 2 years of related experience or a Master's with 0 years, plus experience with Ada/C++, MATLAB, Python, and Linux. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Math or Physics preferred).
• 2 years of related experience or a Master's with 0 years.
• Experience solving mathematical and physics-based problems.
• Experience with Ada or C++ and recent MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
• Willingness to work in-person in a closed-area environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate Ada code to C++ and modernize existing capabilities.
• Develop, test, and validate mathematical and physics-based algorithms.
• Collaborate with the GWS Fire Control team on requirements and reviews.
• Support reviews of requirements and test cases for the Engagement Planner team.

Job description

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

• Unix/Linux Operating System Experience

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.