Entry Level Software Developer
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Develops and maintains software for a naval monitoring and control system, writing C++, Java, and PLC ladder logic code, supporting testing, cybersecurity, and documentation.
About this role
Overview
Department 428 Electrical Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to join the Monitoring & Control System Group.
The Monitoring & Control Systems Group is a COLUMBIA Program dedicated team responsible for the development of the Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Monitoring and Control (HMC) system. The HMC system is a networked based system that provides signal conditioning and electrical flow paths for control, indication, monitoring, and alarms based on sensor (e.g. temperature, pressure, salinity) data. HMC features comprehensive use of network switches, servers, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and display panels located throughout the ship for monitoring and control. The HMC system develops and maintains the software code for all of the applications, including C++, Java and ladder logic for PLCs.
Primary Technical tasks may include:
- Developing, managing and executing software code and associated unit tests
- Supporting software functional qualification testing
- Maintaining cybersecurity, interface requirements and specifications
- Maintaining formal software requirements documentation
- Supporting system qualification testing
- Supporting system/component logistics documentation including technical manuals, ship system manuals and operating instructions
- Developing written correspondence, technical papers and presentations for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
Occasional travel may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree with electrical, computer or software concentration.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the DOD
- 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience relevant to the job description.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Previous Navy experience
- Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLCs
- Experience with project management and systems engineering practices and principles including configuration management, Microsoft® Project and DOORS
- Proficiency with C/C++, Java, SQL, and/or PLC ladder logic
- Understanding of software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with developing hardened applications
- Knowledge of Military system or component development for Naval Platforms
- Familiarity with JIRA, Gitlab
- Familiarity with microservice software architecture
Skills
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