Software Engineer - Weapons Direction System Integrator

BAE Systems•Rockville, MD

3d•$115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

The position involves collaborating with a team of software and test engineers to update and migrate legacy software, used for Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems, into a new hardware environment as part of a naval system mid-life modernization effort. The program for hardware modernization and software migration involves USN work and USN-supported Foreign Military Sales integration efforts. This position requires a proficient knowledge of Ada, a working knowledge of other languages like C and C++, and a familiarity with the VxWorks Operating System (OS) environment. It also requires a demonstrated strong ability to solve complex computer problems, and a good understanding of the interoperability between various elements of a naval defense system. The individual shall be a self-starter that will work independently as well as in a team environment, and provide valuable insights and creative and successful engineering strategies. The candidate will support the rehost of existing computer programs, software update development, problem resolution, software evaluation/analysis, software configuration management, review of software design changes, and will work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner. The candidate will be required to effectively communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from existing legacy software updates to transition implementation and system of systems integration analysis. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing.

Requirements

B.S. degree in STEM discipline
5+ years of programming experience
Experience with Naval Ship Systems Integration
Experience/Expertise with ADA and C software programming languages
Experience with C++ software programming language
Proficient with VxWorks Operating Systems
Experience in Real-time embedded software development
Develop, maintain, and evaluate software by utilizing software development products and programming languages
Knowledge of software migration and system rehosting
Excellent cognitive, organizational, documentation, and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Must be able to support Domestic and Foreign travel
Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering
Experience with STANDARD Missile integration or Naval Ship Weapons Direction Systems - particularly WDS Mk 14 influenced designs
Experience with Versa Module Europa (VME) environments
Experience in Weapon System/Defense software development of complex and high reliability software
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance methodologies
Participation in Land-Based Test Site (LBTS) and shipboard test events
Experience with USN or USN-supported Foreign Military Sales projects
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Support the rehost of existing computer programs
Software update development
Problem resolution
Software evaluation/analysis
Software configuration management
Review of software design changes
Work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and arrive in a timely manner
Effectively communicate with diverse sets of external engineers to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from existing legacy software updates to transition implementation and system of systems integration analysis
Participate in system testing

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics