Description

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. The selected candidate will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian software and systems engineers, support contractors, U.S. Navy ships force, OEMs, and engineering management. The selected candidate will contribute to all aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to requirements definition, software development, documentation, testing, deployment, support, maintenance, and lead any of those aspects as required.

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain working knowledge of the DDG-51 Machinery Control System
• Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery Control Systems software and supporting software products
• Work with Microsoft Visual Studio and version control (Git)
• Identify and document software and system related problems
• Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation
• Provide distance and onsite support of software problems
• Prepare and maintain new and/or existing software requirements
• Write, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, product specifications, and training materials
• Participate and/or lead special projects as required

Position Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience in software development in engineering and/or control system using C++
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in software development using Microsoft .NET Framework
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop, compile, and debug source code in C++, C++/CLI, or C#
• One (1) or more years of professional experience as a technical and/or programming lead for a software project through the software life-cycle, from requirements development through design, implementation, deployment and maintenance
• One (1) or more years designing and/or analyzing software architectures

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to write, review, and maintain technical documentation including but not limited to new and/or existing software requirements, user manuals, product specifications, interface and design documents, and training materials
• Ability to participate and lead troubleshooting efforts involving networked, IP-based systems both onsite and via distance support
• Working knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP

• Working knowledge of databases such as MS Access
• Working knowledge of source code version control practices and systems such as Git
• Working knowledge of secure coding best practices

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or have the ability to receive a security clearance upon position acceptance
• Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work required by this position is typically performed at client site locations in an office environment or Control System Test Labs. Additional work may be performed onboard US Navy Ships both pier side and at sea, which requires proper safety precautions and ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders); work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job.

Candidate must be available to travel at times up to 5-10%.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position
Senior Software Engineer

Location
Philadelphia Navy Yard Office

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