Software Engineer

This Software Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and deploying application software that supports software version releases for ground-based radar sensors, including UEWR and PARCS systems. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts to plan, design, and implement electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, and reporting. The position requires strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to support system integration test development and execution for complex systems. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues while working alongside engineers who sustain both operational and test systems. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug application software for ground-based radar systems, including UEWR and PARCS.
• Support code development and code deployment for software version releases that modify the software baseline of ground-based radar sensors.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to plan, design, develop, and utilize electronic data processing systems for information storage, processing, presentation, manipulation, display, and reporting.
• Support the development and execution of system integration tests for complex systems, ensuring that software functions correctly within the broader system environment.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity, creativity, and a deep understanding of software and system behavior.
• Participate in troubleshooting activities to diagnose and resolve complex software and system issues in both operational and test environments.
• Interact and coordinate with engineers responsible for sustaining operational and test systems to ensure software stability, performance, and reliability.
• Contribute to Agile development activities, including planning, implementation, review, and continuous improvement of software features and functionality.
• Lead or support Agile software development teams by helping define priorities, clarify requirements, and ensure timely delivery of software increments.
• Ensure that software development and integration efforts align with mission needs related to ground-based radar and associated enterprise systems.

Sensors Planning Debugging Visionary Ingenuity Leadership Innovation Creativity Coordinating Data Storage Collaboration Problem Solving Embedded Systems Test Engineering Agile Methodology Software Features Embedded Software Systems Integration Integration Testing Software Engineering Software Development Engineering Design Process Agile Software Development System Integration Testing Electronic Data Processing Continuous Improvement Process Software Development Life Cycle Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

5 to 10 years, * Proficiency in developing software with C++.

• Experience in software development within Linux environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with real-time embedded software for ground-based radar systems.
• Experience working with embedded software and coding for complex systems.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience leading Agile software development teams.
• Experience serving in key Agile roles such as Product Owner.
• Knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise.
• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on ground-based radar systems such as UEWR and PARCS.
• Background in designing and integrating complex electronic data processing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative technical solutions to complex software and system problems.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with subject matter experts and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to support full software lifecycle activities, including design, development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment.
• Familiarity with mission-critical defense or aerospace systems., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This role operates in a hybrid work environment based in the southeast Colorado Springs area, combining on-site work with remote flexibility as project needs require. You will join a team of approximately 10 or more software engineers collaborating on a new program with a defense-focused integrator, working on cutting-edge technologies that support critical ground-based radar missions. The environment emphasizes Agile practices, close coordination with systems and test engineers, and hands-on involvement with complex, real-time embedded systems. The work setting is professional and technology-driven, with a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission success. Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

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