Software Engineer

Ombra; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Ombra in Potsdam, NY or Tampa, FL is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and curate software solutions for national defense-oriented projects. You will work with cross-functional teams, implement OOP in Python/C++/Java/C#, and produce clear technical documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration, coding standards, and participation in design reviews, with opportunities to stay current on new technologies and to contribute to project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more OOP languages (Python, C++, Java, C#).
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong writing skills for proposals, papers, and API docs.
• Commitment to code reviews and clean coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and curate high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insights.
• Document proposals, research papers, user manuals, and product specs.
• Troubleshoot defects and support customers to ensure quality.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

C#

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Location: Potsdam, NY or Tampa FL
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and curating high-quality software solutions that meet our customers' needs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive our business forward. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in object-oriented programming, and the ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, design, and develop innovative software solutions for various national defense-oriented projects.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project requirements and technical specifications are met.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, providing technical insights to refine design solutions.
• Offer expert recommendations to engineering teams regarding software enhancements aligned with project goals.
• Effectively communicate the results of research, analysis, and testing to stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Assist in the development and management of project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including proposals, research documentation, user manuals, and product specifications.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on new technologies, tools, and techniques, ensuring that the solutions delivered remain cutting-edge.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects in a timely manner, collaborating with the support team and customers to ensure seamless user experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in one or more OOP languages; specifically, Python, C++, Java and C#.
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall).
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong understanding of best practices in software development, including version control (Git).
• Excellent technical writing skills for creating proposals, research papers, user guides, and API documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise code and willingness to engage in code reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Machine Learning and Neural Network frameworks.
• Background in RF digital signal processing technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays
• Profit Sharing

About Us

• Our Mission: We deliver trusted solutions, solving national security challenges, to safeguard our freedoms.
• Our Vision: Create innovative solutions for global security challenges; Scale to $1B of revenue with a 20% profit margin; Provide career-long opportunities for 2K employees worldwide.
• Our team is made up of professionals covering nearly all engineering disciplines, who along with US military veterans, work together to solve technology challenges of the DOD. Ombra is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, as well in Potsdam, New York

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ombra is an equal opportunity employer.

Security Clearance Authorization

New employees must be a US citizen and will be asked to submit for security clearance due to Ombra's line of business.