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The Position:AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer-Junior. The salary range of this position is $87,100.00 - $110,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.
About the location: Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland's #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit:
Work Arrangement:Remote or hybrid work arrangements are subject to business, contract, customer, and/or government requirements and may be modified or discontinued as needed. The Company reserves the right to require an employee to report to a designated Company or customer worksite when business or contractual requirements change.
Position Background:The Guardian Software Development team is responsible for periodic releases of the components that make up the Guardian Software Suite. They will provide safety critical engineering services for the Atlantic Test Range Guardian systems. The team provides engineering services to include Software Engineering, Independent Software and System Testing, System Fabrication, Information Technology (IT), Financial Management Analyst support, etc. to the Guardian program. Software Engineers support will include but not limited to design, development, documentation and testing of all components that make up the Guardian System software suite. The team will provide location site surveys, site installations and customer support services along with system component acquisition, publication development and configuration management.
A typical day as a Software Developer-Junior may include:- Provides safety critical engineering services for the Atlantic Test Range Guardian systems
- Supports the design, development, documentation, and testing of all components that make up the Guardian System software suite and the UAV Detect and Avoid System
- Develops software for a safety critical UAV Detect and Avoid system
- Documents software to DO-278 standards
- Supports software development, software integration, and customer training/demonstrations
- Demonstrates knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
- Evaluates and reviews C++ language code
Must-haves:- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering from an ABET accredited college
- 1 year of experience working as a Software Developer
- Experience with scripting and programming in C++ or other object-oriented programming languages (Java and/or Python)
- Experience with Git or equivalent configuration management tools
- Experience with QT
- Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
- Current clearance required upon onboarding: DoD Secret Clearance
- Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract. U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.
Desired Skills:- Experience with Jira
- Experience with Linux
- Experience RHEL
- Experience with network programming
Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s). Candidates who are unable to obtain the required interim clearance or access authorization within the timeframe necessary to meet business and contract requirements may no longer be considered for employment.
Employment Eligibility and Sponsorship Disclaimer: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. AMEWAS is unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.
Physical Environment and Working Conditions:The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. Overnight travel will be required.
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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
- Generous tuition and training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Employee longevity recognition
- Community involvement and outreach
- Team building events
- Recognition program
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mobile service discount
- Fitness reimbursement program
AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.
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