IDT Principal Software Engineer - deciBel Research, Inc.

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Principal Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description:

Job Description: deciBel Research is seeking an experienced software engineer to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program to develop software for the In-flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (IDT).

Responsibilities Include:

• Writing code in Ada, C++ and Python
• Creating and running unit tests
• Developing software documentation
• Performing test planning, monitoring, and execution of test activities
• Reviewing and verifying system level and software level requirements
• Developing and executing automated software test cases in the Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
• Implement software test objectives, success criteria, and required resources for software CSCI level tests and demonstrations
• Collaborating with Stakeholders and Government customer
• Working within a Agile team environment, to include Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Iteration Retrospectives
• Participating in demos for the team and program Sprint reviews
• Execution of software qualification and acceptance testing per those requirements, plans and procedures
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field

Experience Requirements:

• 5 Years experience with a Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM field; 3 Years with Masters, not to exceed 10 years
• Recent experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis
• Recent experience with Software Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Docker)
• Recent experience with DevSecOps and Jenkins continuous integration/continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) automation
• Unix/Linux Operating System Experience
• Ada/C++/Java/ Software Development experience
• Understanding of Modeling and Simulation
• Must be able to support an in-person, closed-area work
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs
• Must possess an understanding of systems engineering processes and principles

Special Skills Desired:

• Experience using DevSecOps tools and methods (Jenkins, Ansible, Git/Gitlab)
• Experience using Agile Project management tools (Jira/Confluence)
• Experience in Product Owner or Scrum Master roles
• Advanced experience developing Automation tools and test cases
• Advanced experience with Linux, scripting, and operations
• Prior experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs and/or systems
• Advanced experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis
• Advanced experience with Software Containerization and Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm Charts, Docker)
• Advanced experience with DevSecOps and Jenkins continuous integration/continuous delivery and deployment (CI/CD) automation

Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.