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Sr Software Engineer

job details:

• location:Sterling, VA

• salary:$42 - $52 per hour

• date posted:Wednesday, January 13, 2021

• job type:Contract

• industry:Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

• reference:815558

job description

Sr Software Engineer

job summary:

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, code, integrate, regression test, test and document software

• Perform software debugging using appropriate techniques and tools

• Performs in cross-functional team efforts in integration, verification and validation for products and sub-systems

• Provides engineering estimates for own work and others on tasks similar to those previously performed

• Contribute to and/or lead software engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for well-defined software designs

• Document all steps required to load required operating systems, software, drivers, and operational loads on computer system

• Individual job duties may vary

• Come be part of a team building a multi-million dollar flight simulator. Our team is looking for self-motivated, confident and passionate engineers to help us create advanced aircraft simulation and training devices and products for both military and commercial customers.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 3 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required.

• A working knowledge of C/C++ Experience with Embedded Hardware and Software Design, Electronic Hardware, Electric Motor Drive, Signal Conditioning, Sensor Integration, Software Implementation, Data protocols - RS-422/485 UART, ARINC 429, Ethernet, SPI

• Working knowledge of the commercial and military communications protocols (RS-232, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 664 (AFDX) and ARINC 818 (Fiber) associated with avionics.

• Self-starter, able to multi-task and take advantage of opportunities and events to achieve results that meet or exceed expectations.

• communication skills, both written and verbal, with employees at all levels in the organization.

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with peers and management

• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

• This position requires good oral and written communication skills, teamwork skills, and the desire to participate on a results-oriented team of Systems, Hardware and Software Engineers.

A successful candidate may:

• Have a good working knowledge of both Windows and Linux Operating Systems

• Have experience with network topology and configuration

• Have an interest in or experience with the Hardware/Software interface to Input/Output devices such as commercial off the shelf industrial automation devices

• Can demonstrate the ability to perform autonomously on tasks with moderate to high complexity

• Have experience in leading software teams

• Have scripting knowledge or experience

• Have FORTRAN knowledge or experience

• Have Ada knowledge or experience

• Be Experienced in Continuous Integration / Automated testing

• Have experience with cost account management or earned value metrics

• Be proactive

• Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

location: Sterling, Virginia

job type: Contract

salary: $42 - 52 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design, code, integrate, regression test, test and document software

• Perform software debugging using appropriate techniques and tools

• Performs in cross-functional team efforts in integration, verification and validation for products and sub-systems

• Provides engineering estimates for own work and others on tasks similar to those previously performed

• Contribute to and/or lead software engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for well-defined software designs

• Document all steps required to load required operating systems, software, drivers, and operational loads on computer system

• Individual job duties may vary

• Come be part of a team building a multi-million dollar flight simulator. Our team is looking for self-motivated, confident and passionate engineers to help us create advanced aircraft simulation and training devices and products for both military and commercial customers.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced

• Minimum 6 years of experience

• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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