Software Engineer: HSV-26137

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 translate Ada code to C++ and implement mathematics- and physics-based algorithms on the GMD Weapon System Fire Control team.

You will collaborate closely to review requirements and test cases, support modernization efforts, and work in a collaborative environment. In-person work in a secure facility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Math or Physics) required or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience or a Master's with 0 years.
• Strong math/physics problem solving abilities.
• Experience with Ada or C++ software development.
• MATLAB and Python proficiency.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and Helm.
• CI/CD tools and DevSecOps practices understanding.
• Unix/Linux operations experience.
• Ability to read models and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Translate Ada code to C++ for GWS Fire Control.
• Develop and test algorithms used by Engagement Planner team.
• Review requirements and test cases with the team.
• Collaborate across software and systems engineering groups.
• Support in-person work in a closed-area environment.

Skills

Ada programming

C++ programming

MATLAB

Python

Unix/Linux

CI/CD tooling

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

Ansible

Git/GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm Charts

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Math or Physics)

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm Charts

Jira

Confluence

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
• 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.