Java II Software Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Java II Software Engineer with Windows and Linux OS experience for a position developing and improving an existing weapon effects software architecture for advanced physics-based computational models deployed through standalone applications, web services, and Docker containers. This system is deployed for use in the Department of Defense. Candidate will have a strong passion and background in software development and making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle.

As a valued contributor to our project team, your responsibilities will include (1) defining incremental improvements to deploy our current weapon effects software architecture to technology readiness level (TRL) 8 (2) integrating, debugging, and documenting models written in many different languages into this software architecture in Windows and Linux test environments, and (3) resolving security related and CVE defects in the architecture while deploying in a modern DevOps driven pipeline. Additionally, you will support cross compilation efforts of Windows software into a Linux environment.

What you'll do as a Java II Software Engineer:

As a Staff Developer, you will be part of an Agile team working all aspects of software development including discovery, design, coding, unit testing, vulnerability scanning and documentation. Candidates will be focused on integrating new modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities including physics-based models, code refactoring and compiling code for Linux and Windows based OS to achieve a high level of software robustness and stability. Candidates will work directly with our customers, external teams, and other ARA programs to cross-integrate capabilities.

Java II Software Engineer Requirements:

Due to the nature of work, qualified candidates must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

• Experience in software development and programming in Java and C++ within Agile teams using Git, Eclipse, Visual Studio and JIRA.
• Compiling and developing for Linux OS and generating cmake files for build scripts is also a requirement.
• Qualified candidates must have a strong understanding of Java.
• This position requires a BS in Computer Science or similar with 5-7 years of work experience, or MS with 3-5 years of work experience.

Java II Software Engineer Preferences:

• Current active security clearance.
• MS with 3-5 years of work experience.
• Experience with related DoD software systems and models.
• Interest in data science, data analysis, data visualization, and mathematical algorithms.
• Experience developing and deploying software to DoD IA requirements.
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons effects and a background of scientific programming.
• Experience executing, debugging, and compiling verification and validation reports along with methodology report for nuclear weapons effects models.

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979. We employ over 1,400 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

Experience

Required

• 5 - 7 years: Bachelors with relevant work experience in software development and Java.

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years: Masters with relevant work experience in software development and Java.

Education

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Preferred

• Master of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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