Journeyman Software Developer

Lynx Support Specialist, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alongside senior systems and software engineers, the SW Developer & Engineer / Analyst will perform software development and integration of models into the distributed execution environment of IAMD M&S capabilities to include IDETS, IAMDSIM, and/or ETESIM. In addition to integration support, this position may include implementing updates and improvements to existing models of the various sensors, shooters, and BMC3 elements. The position will possibly include tasks related to modeling updates to improve our discrete event models for operation in real-time execution environments. Another key aspect to this position will require the individual to provide technical assistance in the preparation, conduct, post processing, results plotting/formatting, review, and reporting of analysis conducted utilizing IAMD’s M&S capabilities in support of the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) and Integrated Fires (IF) government Project Offices. The JNM SW Developer & Engineer / Analyst must be able to serve as an individual contributor as directed by a technical lead, as well as work effectively in a team environment by collaborating with and interacting with other developers, engineers, and analysts.

Requirements

A four-year, Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Math is required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with software development, modeling, simulation, and analysis of various forms of data.
Working knowledge of computers, software, and personal productivity tools such as Microsoft Office tool suite.
Knowledge of and exposure to programming in Object-Oriented languages (preferably C, C++, Java), preferably in a Linux based environment.
Ability to obtain and hold a DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

Nice To Haves

Experience and exposure to analysis tools and methods (e.g. Python, SQL scripting, Excel) will be beneficial.
Already have a Secret level clearance.

Responsibilities

Apply modern software engineering methods to the development and maintenance of various elements of IDETS, ETESIM, and IAMDSIM environments, component models, and/or supporting software tools.
Support setup and execution of specific tests using the various IAMD M&S simulations to include IDETS, IAMDSIM, and ETESIM.
Apply and develop automated analysis tools (e.g. Python scripts, Excel, scripting languages) to process the logged results of test runs to compute various metrics describing the performance of the different elements and/or systems being modeled.
Prepare reports/presentations, conduct briefings of analysis results, methodology and methods.
Work with and under the general direction of other members of the lab’s software development and analysis teams.
Coordinate planned tasks in accordance with the task leader’s guidance.
Report accomplishments, status, and plans weekly.