X-Lab Software Engineer (24-465) E4 / COS-M - Apex Systems

Job#: 2056702

Job Description:

Software Engineer
Schriever SFB        
Secret/Top Secret
Pay Range: $60-70/hr
#Clearance #Cleared
Technical BA/BS (Engineering, Computer Science, Math) or equivalent combination of education and experience.     
This position is on a team responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies. Apex Systems has a need to augment the team with a mid-level Software Engineer that holds a Secret Clearance (Top Secret/SCI is preferred) and possesses demonstrable skills in the following areas:
• Full-cycle software engineering of new capabilities
• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design
• Software development with Java (or other object-oriented language)
• Object-Oriented development principles and patterns
• Generate detailed and repeatable tests
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess an understanding of Agile software development processes and principles and be able to communicate the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and system users
• Should be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges that require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines
• Experience with Java
• Experience with the Linux environment
• Experience with using and maintaining relational databases
• Experience in the use of software test and analysis tools
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Desired Skills:
• Experience with other object-oriented software such as Python, C++/C#
• Bash or similar scripting experience
• Use of spreadsheets for data analysis and associated tools
• Development of software test and analysis tools
• Development and automation of data management processes and tools
• Strong teamwork skills
• Security+ certification
• Top Secret/SCI
This position will focus on the integration of the R&D systems and will contribute to other ongoing projects as needed.  This includes the assessment on how prototype systems perform, integrating source tracks into the prototype and assessing track processing results, generating and assessing concurrent radar and sensor tracks during M&S and live flight test events, and enhancing experimental prototypes based on results of these activities. .
 
The successful Software Engineer will also be responsible for the following:
• Assist with planning, scheduling and development of verification analysis tools
• Coordinate, develop and maintain analysis and test tracking tools
• Ensure proper backup/archiving of test products and analysis datasets
• Develop and maintain analysis tools in accordance with requirements provided by the test analysts including Excel-based tools (VBA) Java-based tools
This position is located full time on Schriever SFB and is not a remote work position.  A small amount of travel may be required.  Occasional off-hours work may be required.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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