Software Developer II

Archarithms Inc•Huntsville, AL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcarithm is seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more! Lockheed Martin is seeking a dedicated and experienced Software Engineer to join the Modeling and Simulation Contract – Framework and Tools (MASC-F) team. This program is critical to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), as it develops and sustains the Objective Simulation Framework (OSF) used to rigorously test and evaluate the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) and its elements (e.g., sensors, interceptors, C2BMC). This role is fundamental to ensuring the operational effectiveness of layered missile defense architectures, including the future Golden Dome concept.

Requirements

Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on real-time systems or Modeling & Simulation.
Expertise in C++ and/or Java development.
Candidate is expected to be proficient in C++.
Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS
Experience programming network connections (message generation, formatting, UDP and TCP/IP interfaces)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
Experience with the OpenSplice software
Experience with Test-Driven development practices
Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)
Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes

Responsibilities

Writing programs using C++, Java or similar languages
Creating and running unit test
Developing software documentation
Creating and running automated software builds and pipelines in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environment
Collaborating with Stakeholders and Government customers
Working within an Agile team environment, to include Program Increment Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives.
Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews
Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks
Work with containerization tools like Docker and/or Podman to support the program’s shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence (Digital Agility) for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership