Senior Software Engineer - Kwajalein Atoll - 3817

Range Generation Next LLC • Huntsville, AL

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands.

Requirements

• Solid understanding and proficiency using the Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and languages (Preferably C++ or Java).
• Strong knowledge of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or other Linux/Unix-based Operating Systems.
• Proficiency with Version Control using GIT, as well as GIT-based products like GitLab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks; self-starter.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.
• Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Software Engineer in a software development environment.
• Two (2) or more years of experience with OOP software development (Preferably C++ or Java).
• Experience applying object-oriented programming knowledge to complex software architectures on the Linux platform.
• Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain prior to employment start date a Security+, CySA+, GICSP, or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II.
• Ability to obtain within 3 months after employment start date, and maintain, a CE (Computer Environment) Linux+, Server+ or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01/ DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the following preferred:
• Implementing or upgrading C++ Boost libraries.
• Basic System Administration (e.g. SystemD services)
• Use of Static Code Analyzing products such as Fortify
• Basic relational database queries
• Basic understanding of Containerization (Docker)

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering efforts to open, investigate, design, implement, and test software engineering solutions on existing RTS software products.
• Coordinate with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Configuration Management, and Test Operations to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of new software releases.
• Support all RTS software products to include Optics, Radar, and Telemetry sensors, and Space Surveillance Software in support of the Department of Defense.
• Maintain existing software projects by preventing code rot, upgrading systems, and resolving critical software bugs.
• Produce Static Code Analysis reports; Remediate critical cyber vulnerabilities as needed.
• Support Reagan Test Site missions as well as RTS technical projects involving software and other technical support.
• Guide internal software Issue Review Boards (IRBs) to triage all new problem reports and feature requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.
• Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one!
• We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level