Software Developer - Defense Industry

Company: ThisWay Global
Location: Dayton
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

We are excited to launch this job opportunity to diverse men and women experienced in software development with leading defense contractors in the United States.In this role you will be learning and applying the latest emerging Government and Industry standards to enable flexible and robust machine-to-machine interoperability for manned and unmanned ISR mission flexibility. There is a strong emphasis on collaborative research and develop of complex systems-of-systems, taking ideas from concept to prototype to developmental test and operational demonstration.Your position as a Software Developer will be to support USAF programs at Wright Patterson Air Force Base through a combination of laboratory, ground, and flight testing.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (All Levels)* Design, develop and maintain software in support of national defense, and intelligence, gathering products for both airborne and ground based systems* Participate in laboratory, ground and flight testing to validate software* Document and communicate proposed software solutions with integrated, cross-functional engineering teams in a fast paced highly technical environment* Stay up-to-date on state-of-the-art programming techniques and software technologies* Participate in software design and code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products and enhance skill-sets* Strong interpersonal and communication skills* A DoD Clearance is not required to start, a final DoD Secret level of clearance is required, with the ability to maintain this level of clearance. * One of many factors in obtaining a DoD clearance is U.S. Citizenship; candidate must be a U.S. Citizen* Willingness to travel up to 10% (estimate) within the continental United StatesRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similarly relevant engineering discipline, and less than 2 years of relevant experience.Basic QualificationsDemonstrated experience taking high-level, abstract concepts to implementation by developing increasingly more complex software applications in relevant languagesC/C++JavaC#PythonWindows and/or Linux environmentsUsing Netbeans, Eclipse, etc.Preferred QualificationsCandidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration* Active DoD Secret (or higher) Clearance* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similarly relevant engineering discipline* Experience with software development incorporating Government and Industry standards, such as Open Mission Systems (OMS), Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI), Common Open Architecture Radar Programs (COARPs), Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), TOA/Redhawk, or similarly relevant emerging standards* Experience with RF signal processing algorithms (e.g. synthetic aperture radar (SAR), moving target indicator (MTI), coherent change detection (CCD), etc.) and/or novel waveforms* Experience with Modeling and Simulation software tools and environments (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink, AFSIM)* Experience with virtualization and containers (e.g. VMWare, Docker, etc.)* Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, knowledge of digital engineering concepts* Experience with software development in ESRI ArcGIS using Java and/or C# .NET and/or ESRI ArcGIS development libraries (ArcGIS Runtime SDKs, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS REST API)* Experience with software development to manage multi-source ISR data (e.g. Imagery, FMV, SAR/MTI, RF) using transport streaming and transcoding protocols and tools (e.g. FFmpeg, H.264/H.265, JPEG2000, RTSP)* Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep neural networksAirborneISRExternal Referral Bonus EligiblePotential for Telework NoClearance Level Required NoneTravel Yes, 10% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours 40Shift DayRequisition Category ProfessionalJob Family Software DevelopmentAbout LeidosBenefitsNon-salary benefits as described below are available to all U.S. benefits eligible employees with minor exceptions. Employees in an "alternative employment status" such as consulting employees may be eligible for coverage but may not have access to the full suite of benefits.CompensationWe structure our salaries to be competitive for the region, market conditions, hardship, and hazards. We also* Reward your contributions to the company and our customers' mission.* Recognize and reward notable advances for your profession, the company, and your customers.* Ensure fairness, comply with applicable federal, state, and international laws, and meet applicable audit entities' standards.Health & WellnessComprehensive health coverage, health and wellness programs are designed to keep you and your family healthy.* Medical insurance plans cover you and your eligible family members, including registered domestic partners, through national HSA-compatible consumer-directed health plans or regional HMOs where available.* Health Savings Accounts are available in conjunction with our HSA-eligible consumer-directed health plans.* Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to those that are enrolled in a non-HSA compatible medical plan and those that waive medical coverage. FSAs let you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, vision, mental health, and pharmacy expenses. * Dental insurance options include a national PPO plan and regional dental HMO plans.* Vision coverage is provided by a national insurer.* Mission for Life wellness program designed to help you reach your goals through personally tailored health information and behavior change support. A confidential well-being assessment and online tools will help you manage* Nutrition and diet* Fitness goals* Stress relief* Smoking cessation* Financial wellness* Mental Health and mindfulness* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential assessments and referrals to help deal with personal issues that could affect your health, family, or job performance. Income ProtectionBenefits should provide peace of mind, support you and your family, and help you successfully navigate life events. We took all these factors into account when we developed our income protection.* Company-provided Term Basic Life insurance is provided equal to your annual base salary, up to $1 million while eligible dependents are covered at $2,000 each.* Group Universal Life (GUL) insurance can be purchased in increments of 1x to 8x annual base salary, up to $4 million. GUL also features a Cash Accumulation Fund (CAF) that allows you to earn interest on a tax-deferred basis. * Optional Dependent Life insurance can be purchased on an after-tax basis.* Spouse or domestic partner coverage* Child coverage* Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance is provided equal to your annual base salary, up to $250,000. You can also purchase supplemental AD&D coverage in increments of 1x annual base salary to 10x annual base salary, up to $1,000,000.* Business travel accident insurance (BTA) is provided equal to three times your annual base salary, up to $500,000. CEs are covered by our BTA policy, but they get a flat 300k (reduced by 35% at age 70)* A Disability benefit that may include* Disability sick leave* Voluntary short-term disability insurance plan* Private California short-term disability insurance* Other state-mandated short-term disability plans, where applicable* Voluntary long-term disability insuranceLeaveTime off is as important to your professional productivity as it is to your personal well-being. We offer several types of leave that together total the time you need to live your life outside the office.Paid Time Off (PTO)As an eligible employee, you'll be able to accrue paid time off for vacations, personal business, and short-term illness. You can also borrow up to 40 hours of PTO before you accrue it, with your manager's approval.Paid Parental LeaveEligible employees may take the lesser of ten (10) days or two (2) weeks of paid parental leave.HolidaysMost employees get ten paid holidays each year, three floating holidays* to be used at your discretion and these seven fixed holidays* New Year's Day* Martin Luther King Day* Memorial Day* Independence Day* Labor Day* Thanksgiving Day* Christmas DayNote Holidays may vary based on contractual requirements.* Floating holidays are prorated based on date of hireMilitary Reservist LeaveAs a military reservist you'll receive 2 weeks, equivalent to 10 working days, pay differential during each fiscal year. If you're called up for a national emergency or requested for active duty, we'll provide you the flexibility to serve when and where you're needed.Jury DutyYou'll receive full pay when you serve jury duty.Bereavement LeaveYou'll receive up to three days off, fully paid, due to the death of a close family member.RetirementEmployees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Retirement Plan. Company match is determined by the employee's fringe benefit package* A 100 percent company match on your pre-tax and or Roth after-tax contributions, up to 5 percent of your salary.* Vesting of company contributions over three years of service.* Pre-tax, Roth after-tax, and/or traditional after-tax contributions are allowed.* Immediate eligibility for company contributions.* Both passive and active investment options with a wide selection of funds.* Investment advice from Vanguard Advice Services.Financial WellnessWe believe that financial wellness is an important part of a person's overall health and wellness. Therefore, we are pleased to offer a complimentary suite of programs to meet the varying needs of employees. Programs are dedicated to helping you with improving or maintaining your overall financial wellness by offering educational seminars, webinars, one-on-one coaching, and tools such as the Student Loan Assistance tool. Programs are designed to help you with your financial goals such as budgeting, managing credit card debt, paying off student loans, retirement readiness and more.Employee Stock Purchase PlanThe Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers a convenient way for employees to purchase Common Stock at a discount.* A 10 percent discount for all enrollees.* Available to active full-time, part-time and consulting employees in the US, UK and Australia.* No required service or waiting period.* Elect 1 to 10 percent of your eligible compensation (base pay, bonus, holiday and overtime pay).Family BenefitsUnderstanding the inherent challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities, we offer benefits to make family life a little easier* Center-based and In-Home back-up childcare, for kids 6 weeks to 12 years old (depending on the center), is available at Bright Horizons centers throughout the U.S. Benefits-eligible employees can take advantage of this benefit up to 20 days per child, per year. The cost of center-based care is only $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child per day. For In-Home care, the cost is $6 per hour for up to three children.* Free access to Sittercity - a database of local caregivers, an online senior care referral tool, and petcare. Use the Sittercity caregiver database to find* Babysitters* Nannies* Senior Care Resources* Pet Care* Dependent (Daycare) Flexible Spending Accounts let you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible childcare expenses.

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