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Senior Software Engineer
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Designs, builds, tests and maintains C++ software for the COBRA KING radar and communication systems onboard a US Navy ship, covering the full yearly software build lifecycle and supporting systems engineers and the customer.
About this role
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
The V2X Company is growing and looking for a Software Engineer to join our Mobile Sensors program team!
Responsibilities
The V2X Mobile Sensors program performs Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Sustainment requirements for the COBRA KING radar and communication systems onboard the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen. These systems and the program assigned employees are tasked to primarily operate in the Pacific Command's (PACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Our program ensures the COBRA KING (CK) radar and communication systems are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and capable of supporting mission operations on short notice.
V2X Mobile Sensors Management Office (MSMO) is seeking a Software Engineer to join our expanding portfolio in providing solutions that meet needs of our customer. This role is responsible for the entire Software Development Lifecycle of yearly software builds, including analysis, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and documentation, supporting the customer team and systems engineers
The Software Engineer position will be responsible for supporting the build and maintenance of deficiencies within Program related deliverables. This consists of identifying existing deficiencies, improving existing features, building new features, and ensuring system stability and reliability. This role will work closely with other members of the engineering team and follow guidance/direction of our program Software Engineer lead to build new features, improve existing features, and ensure that the platform works as intended.
The candidate for this role will have strong communication and team building skills and embrace modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. The ability to listen with empathy and seek to understand the perspective of others is one of the keys to success within our program teams and the customer. Individuals who love to learn and seek new challenges are highly valued.
This position will be located at the program office on Patrick Space Force Base, FL. (Cocoa Beach, FL)
This position involves CONUS/OCONUS travel; ~10%
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Devise and implement tests and test procedures, including unit tests and integration tests, and writing test procedures and report.
- Write documentation to describe how code works.
- Investigate issues (using system logs, source code inspection, database querying, etc.)
- Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions.
- Create, review, and/or facilitate statements of work for subcontractor support
- Collaborate with Program Engineering Team for software builds and system enhancements.
- Ensure configuration control on all software deliverables.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- BS degree in STEM and 8+ years of equivalent work experience
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in post processing data analysis (MATLAB)
- 5+ years of software development
- 2+ years of C++ software development using C++11 or higher
- Experience operating within a Linux-based environment.
- Familiar with Agile methodologies, Scrum, and CI/CD
- Experience in embedded programming
- Object Oriented Design and Development
- Familiarity with Git, ClearCase, SVN, or similar
- Familiarity with the Python, Perl, BASH, and KSH languages
- Active Secret clearance is required
Desired Qualifications:
- Windows, VxWorks, or similar
- Solid understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Radar domain knowledge
- Experience with IBM/POWER systems
- Current Passport
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.
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