Software Programmer - Associate

Amentum•Tullahoma, TN

1d•$100,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum Advanced Solutions (AS), a performance unit of Amentum Engineering & Technology Line of Business, specializes in the development, design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research & development, scientific, and test facilities. AS projects span various markets including automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace. The company is seeking a Software Programmer Associate to support projects ranging from small studies to multi-million dollar turn-key supply. This role is for a team-oriented, organized individual who can communicate effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a motivated team on challenging projects, specifically supporting an advanced U.S. Navy test facility project. This large-scale initiative involves multiple engineering disciplines and hands-on hardware work. The software team is responsible for data acquisition and control room functionality, including reading sensor values via NI hardware, streaming data to Redis for real-time GUIs, and storing data in Kafka for long-term analysis. Control room tasks involve building operator interfaces, integrating site cameras, and communicating with PLCs. Approximately 95% of the code is written in NI LabVIEW, and training will be provided. As a team member, you will contribute to both data acquisition and control room development, gaining experience with LabVIEW, Redis, Kafka, MSSQL, Git, and collaborative software engineering practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a concentration in software development from an ABET-accredited institution with 5+ years of experience in software system design, development, and deployment or a Master of Science with a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
Strong foundation in software development fundamentals, including object-oriented design patterns, version control (e.g., Git), and software development lifecycle best practices.
Experience with LabVIEW/C/C++/C#/.NET programing or similar OOP languages.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to design, develop, and deliver software applications and data acquisition projects.
A desire to develop ingenious alternative approaches to challenges, and drive innovation during all phases of projects.
Ability to lead software and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing and commissioning.
US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance (due to project requirements).

Nice To Haves

NI LabVIEW Certifications.
Experience with databases, cybersecurity, and data transport technologies such as Redis and Kafka.
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and tools from vendors such as National Instruments (NI), UEI DAQ, Dewesoft, Chell, or Ipetronik.
Experience with data acquisition systems and electrical test equipment.
Experience with computer hardware, operating systems, networks, Active Directory, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop and test software modules for data acquisition and control systems using LabVIEW, C#, and .NET.
Integrate hardware and software for real-time data acquisition platforms (e.g., National Instruments PXI/cRIO).
Contribute to relational database management system (RDBMS) development, including schema design, query optimization, and data integration using Microsoft SQL Server.
Collaborate on system architecture design, applying object-oriented principles and design patterns.
Contribute to code reviews and version control workflows to ensure quality and maintainability.
Document software features and testing procedures for internal and client use.
Participate in testing and troubleshooting of complex systems.
Track work progress and develop risk mitigation plans if necessary.
Support field deployment and commissioning software solutions across diverse operational environments.
Estimating system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
Planning labor resources and scheduling project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and client schedule.