Junior Software Engineer – SSFB (IRES000036)

GeoControl Systems • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $35 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Software Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Be responsible for performing activities focused on the configuration and operation of a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools, to include a major Linux\-based simulation system and various tactical message injection and monitoring systems (both Windows and UNIX based).
• Have activities that include the development of software libraries and tools to support message recording, playback and data manipulation.

The successful candidate will:
• Be able to quickly adapt to new situations and short deadlines
• Have a strong commitment to a team environment
• Demonstrate the capacity to work unsupervised
• Be willing to learn new technologies.

Primary duty hours fall within core support hours of 0800\-1600, Monday – Friday as scheduled, but will periodically work night, weekend and extended hours as dictated by a team rotating schedule to support customer requirements, troubleshooting, testing, and event support.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Requirements

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have experience programming in Java and scripting in the Windows and Linux environment.
• Must have experience troubleshooting code and script.
• Must have experience troubleshooting workstation and server configurations.
• Must have, or obtain within 90 days of start date, a current CompTIA Security + certification
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Have experience with ballistic missile defense operations and interconnectivity, theater, midcourse, and terminal missile defense, and war gaming laboratories and interfaces.
• Have knowledge of strategic and theater missile defense weapon systems, sensor systems, tactical communications, and C2BMC Environments.
• Have experience with IP networking concepts and troubleshooting
• Be familiar with tactical message formats.
• Have knowledge of DoD communications systems, and networks/protocols.
• Have knowledge of test planning and test conduct within laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• performing activities focused on the configuration and operation of a wide range of test stimulus and monitoring tools, to include a major Linux-based simulation system and various tactical message injection and monitoring systems (both Windows and UNIX based)
• development of software libraries and tools to support message recording, playback and data manipulation

Benefits

• flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely
• educational reimbursement
• retirement benefits (401K, Roth)
• health benefits
• tax saving options
• disability benefits
• life and accident insurance
• voluntary benefits
• paid time off and paid holidays
• parental and pregnancy leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed