Defense Senior Software Engineer II

Full time in office - Will not be working from home.

Must be onsite during the hours of 9:00-3:30pm start and end times are flexible

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

 Job Summary:

Software Engineer II will design, implement, test, and maintain software architecture for vehicle systems integration. This role involves developing and executing software solutions, performing configuration updates, troubleshooting, and supporting system testing. The engineer will work with moderate guidance, applying knowledge of APIs, coding languages, and multiple layers of software development to deliver robust solutions. This role has a strong focus on front-end software development, including user interface design, human-machine interaction, and visualization of system data, ensuring intuitive and effective operator interaction with complex systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Write, test, and maintain code and scripts for embedded and application-level systems, with an emphasis on front-end application logic and user interface behavior.

·        Develop and maintain clear documentation for software designs, interfaces, and test results, including user interface workflows and interactions logic.

·        Identify opportunities to enhance software processes, tools, and coding practices, contributing to greater efficiency, maintainability, and overall product quality.

·        Work closely with fellow software engineers and cross-functional engineering teams to share knowledge, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.

 Education and Experience (required):

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

·        Minimum 2 years of software development experience.

·        Experience developing user-facing software, graphical user interfaces or visualization layers.

·        Experience in software development, configuration, and testing.

·        Experience with software languages, technologies, methodologies, API's, database, and Pub/Sub.

·        U.S. Citizen.

 Education and Experience (preferred):

·        Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

·        Extensive experience with Agile Process methodologies.

·        Experience developing and writing requirements definitions.

·        Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design.

·        Experience with the engineering and integration of military ground vehicle electronics systems and subsystems

 Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

·        Ability to develop in C, C++, Python.

·        Experience working with front-end frameworks, UI toolkits, or visualization libraries.

·        Understanding of usability principles, human-machine interaction, and responsive design concepts.

·        Ability to perform software troubleshooting, quickly finding and fixing software issues and bugs.

·        Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment.

·        Able to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously.

·        Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.

·        Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development.

 Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):

·        Experience with modern front-end technologies, frameworks, or UI toolkits (e.g., Qt, LVGL, React, web-based UI frameworks, or similar).

·        Familiarity with data visualization, real-time data display, or control systems interfaces.

·        Understanding of software architecture principles and interface-driven design.

·        Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work

·        Proven ability to interface with software, network, and hardware development & integration teams.

·        Currently holding or the ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance.