Software Design Engineer

Metova Federal • Orlando, FL

13h

About The Position

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, systems or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years’ experience designing and developing software modules for integration into large-scale systems and networks.
• Experience with software/hardware analysis and design, performance analysis, configuration and data management, quality assurance, and specification definition.
• Must be able to adhere to robust technical specifications and work both independently and as a member of a software development team.
• Must be familiar with industry software development standards and with the capabilities of related Department of Defense software systems.
• Must be familiar with DoD Modeling and Simulation interoperability standards (e.g. DIS, HLA).
• Experience with U.S. Military Mission Command Information Systems including JCR, JBCP, CPOF/DDS, AFATDS, AMDWS, TAIS, and ADSI.
• U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with AI coding assistants and/or experience developing production-grade AI/ML agents.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved with the full software lifecycle.
• Support requirements analysis, examination of trade studies, software component selection, presentation of design architecture, implementation of design plan, unit testing, software integration, and functional system testing.
• Complete detailed design and development work independently for a given individual software component.
• Integrate individually developed components into selected products together, individually, and/or at the subsystem level.
• Ensure all assigned tasks properly adhere to project schedule and budget.
• Provide technical oversight to the software development team and communicate directly with the customer (as a Senior member).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

What This Job Offers

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