Software Engineer

Vantor•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development and integration of software algorithms into operational systems. This position requires both software development and mathematics proficiency. This position supports PUMA, the U.S. Intelligence Community’s Program of Record missile warning system, which operates 24/7 in redundant operational environments. PUMA integrates data from Department of Defense and Intelligence OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) sensors to generate 3D fused missile tracks used for tactical and strategic missile warning.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance, eligible for SCI.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technology fields (5 years of professional experience in lieu of degree).
Experience in scientific programming or algorithm implementation
5+ years of experience in related fields.
Programming skills in C++.
Version control experience in Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Estimation Techniques such as Kalman Filtering
Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics
Experience with formal software development methodologies (Agile).
Experience with Docker/Kubernetes or other container platforms

Responsibilities

Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into robust software applications that run efficiently on large images and are ready for operational environments.
Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software packages.
Build and improve on automated test and verification software and tools.
Debug, refactor and reimplement existing software codebases into new systems and on new platforms.
Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment and maintenance.