Software Engineer

JT4 • Colorado Springs, CO

6d • $103,000 - $164,000

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western U.S. test ranges for the Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). In Colorado Springs, JT4 supports the National Space Test and Training Complex Electronic Domain, including Electronic Warfare and Orbital Warfare range environments.

The Software Engineer plans and technically implements software engineering projects or major project phases. The work includes developing, testing, deploying, integrating, documenting, and maintaining software to meet customer requirements. The engineer independently analyzes complex technical problems, integrates solutions, implements designs within customer specifications and project constraints, helps formulate project requirements and plans, estimates timelines, and reports project status. The role collaborates with project management and hardware, communications, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations teams to integrate software with other project disciplines. It also involves preparing technical data packages, documenting product requirements, participating in meetings, and performing related duties.

The role requires a qualifying engineering degree and related engineering experience, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, CompTIA Security+ certification, and a valid Colorado driver's license. Work takes place in a typical office environment, and travel to remote company work locations may be required. The position supports a federal government contract requiring U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Ability to program in Golang, C#, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with web application and service toolsets, including React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and ASP.
• Experience with database development using MSSQL, PostgreSQL, or TimescaleDB.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Experience with message broker technologies such as NATS.
• Experience using WebSockets.
• Experience using, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SNMP.
• Experience with UDP/TCP packet processing.
• Experience with Git and GitHub.
• Ability to deploy and troubleshoot network applications and systems.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and eight years of related engineering experience; or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and at least six years of related engineering experience; or an accredited doctorate in engineering and at least four years of related engineering experience.
• Must obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices to provide consultative services on development programs and system and component design and development.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply current engineering developments to complex problems in the specialty area.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
• Well-developed leadership skills.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad perspective.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to work under deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the federal government contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems.
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) programming.
• Experience developing, using, and deploying software on Linux servers, specifically Ubuntu.
• Experience with NodeJS.
• Experience with data visualization libraries such as Plotly.js.
• Experience with data serialization using JSON and Protobuf.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of formal software development standards and processes, including the Software Capability Maturity Model.
• Knowledge of industry-standard and government application security requirements.
• Ability to interact effectively with system users.
• Experience designing Windows and Linux applications and graphical user interfaces.
• Ability to perform system administration in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating system environments.
• Understanding of network switches and routers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and technically implement software engineering projects or major project phases.
• Develop, test, deploy, integrate, document, and maintain software in support of customer requirements.
• Independently analyze complex technical problems and evaluate and integrate solutions.
• Implement designs within customer specifications, quality standards, schedules, and funding limitations.
• Assist in formulating engineering project requirements and follow implementation plans to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Estimate project timelines and report project status to the Engineering & Integration Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead Software Engineer.
• Coordinate with project management, hardware engineering, communications engineering, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations support.
• Design, implement, test, and deploy software projects.
• Review system software modifications for compatibility with existing hardware and software.
• Solicit and document product requirements and write technical data packages supporting software development or modifications.
• Attend and facilitate meetings as required.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: JT4 matches 50% up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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