Software Developer (Real‑Time Simulation & Dev Lab) (Engineer Software 3) - 27824

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain critical system software components for the US Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Simulation Environment. This role focuses on developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment, supporting pilot training and enhancing the functionality of simulation components.

Responsibilities:

• Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Demonstrating a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
• Evaluating and reviewing C++ language code
• Programming using C++, C, Python 3
• Developing parallel processes, threading, and process communication
• Utilizing Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment
• Working proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments
• Interacting with remote repositories, pushing code updates, and managing local repositories
• Adhering to established branching strategies and understanding the implications of working with master/production branches
• Collaborating with team members to design future enhancements

Requirements:

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Must have at least 5 years of C++ and software engineering experience with a Bachelors in CS/CE or a related Engineering, Math, or Physics field, OR 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Extensive experience with object-oriented software design and development, particularly in C++
• Experience working with Git version control system, including branching, merging, and conflict resolution
• Proficiency working in a Linux command-line environment (Bash)
• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities
• Strong oral and written communication, troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have an active Secret clearance to be considered; Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus
• Experience with NGTS programming
• Experience with GRID or GRID services and programming
• Experience scripting and programming object-oriented languages like Java and Python is a plus
• Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems
• Experience with Agile software practices
• Extensive experience with Git bash and repo functions in a production code construct, including advanced branching strategies and release management
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic Linux commands
• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts