Software Engineer- Middletown, RI
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Looking for a Software Engineering opportunity at a place you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Middletown, RI location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission., Serco supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division's PC-based Open-architecture Reconfigurable Training System (PORTS) program based in Middletown, RI. We are looking for a qualified Software Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing and developing simulation-based operator and team training systems for the US Navy. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance.
In this role, you will:
- Design and develop Instructor and Student Graphical User Interface (GUI) displays, controls, and functionality.
- Develop and enhance the backend simulation and modeling software to provide the appropriate data to the displays dependent upon the training scenario and situation.
- Develop and maintain interfaces between the user-facing frontend and the simulation backend software.
- Collaborate with software and systems teams to assist in the generation and review of software requirements and design.
- Develop, review, and debug software in C++ and C# for the Windows Operating System.
- Bring a working knowledge of industry standards and trends to participate in continuous process improvement.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance
- U.S Citizenship required
- A Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or other STEM related degree with 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a Masters degree and some relevant experience
- Understanding of GUI design principles and user interface development
- Experience with a software development process
- Experience working in .NET environment to develop C# applications, using the Visual Studio IDE
- Ability to travel up to 10%, * 2 or more years' experience in software development, with emphasis on object-oriented application coding in C++ and C# with WinForms and WPF frameworks
- Working knowledge with writing Engineering documentation such as Requirements and Design Specifications, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and User's Guides
- Knowledge of Navy command and control, sensor, and weapon systems
- Knowledge and experience with Virtual Machines
- Experience working with Software Configuration Management (SCM) tools
- Experience with modeling and simulation software
- Understanding of Open Architecture Concepts
- Network Protocols: CORBA, RTI DDS, DIS, HLA
Benefits & conditions
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan