Software Engineer - ENG02

Cornerstone Defense
State College, PA, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$105,000.0 - $125,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Software Applications Confluence Unit Testing Unix Code Review Linux DevOps Junit Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development
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Standard Sql Secure Coding Software Engineering Software Requirements Analysis SonarQube Systems Integration Bitbucket Software Performance Docker

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
  • Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.
  • Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
  • Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
  • Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
  • Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
  • Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
  • Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
  • Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
  • Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art.

Requirements

  • An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Two (2) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
  • Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment., * Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
  • Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence.
  • Experience working with SonarQube
  • Experience working with SQL
  • Security+ certification
  • Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
  • Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

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