AddressOverview
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.
Vectrus Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of V2X specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations. We don’t just say “Because Service Matters”, we prove it in working side by side with our customers across a wide range of federal agencies. Each of these agencies is involved in the defense of our country, which matters to all of us as citizens. The service we provide allows them to achieve their very valuable missions.
We have an opportunity for a Software Engineering Support Analyst to support our customer at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The Software Engineering Support Analyst will directly assist in the planning, integration, and support of the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) into the Navy's LVC training environment. This position involves testing, managing, and data analysis of NGTS.
NGTS consists of three main components: The Simulation Engine, the Battle Monitor, and the Database. NGTS has been installed at multiple Navy and Air Force sites and is currently being used and/or integrated into JSF, F/A-18 C/D/E/F, EA-18G, P-8A, B-52, and B-1 training systems. It is also integrated into the distributed exercise centers, such as the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC), the Air Combat Command’s Distributed Training Center (DTC), and the Naval Aviation Distributed Training Center (NADTC) rely on NGTS to provide intelligent threats in support of large-scale exercises.
This position will require U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Due to the classified nature of this effort all work must be completed at the customer site.
Responsibilities
Consult requirements documentation, cybersecurity guidance, and coding standards when making code changes to ensure consistency, readability, and correctness.
Utilize Continuous Integration (CI) and automation pipelines in a Linux environment to create reproducible, quality software executables.
Peer-review code to ensure accuracy and adherence to requirements and coding standards.
Requirements design implementation and integration related to JPALS SP software updates and enhancements.
JPM auto-code generation and merge with hand code.
Participating in Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives (story point assessment etc.)
Updating PTRs in JIRA, writing test scripts, peer review of code
Work within the Agile methodology
Qualifications
Education:
BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related area of study.
Ten (10) years of experience as a software developer may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
Significant experience with hardware/software interface coding
Experience with Software Engineering functions such as, requirement analysis and definition, configuration management, quality assurance, unit and system level testing, reliability and maintainability, cost estimating, risk analysis/assessment, and human factors.
Practical experience with software development within the training and training systems domains
Experience with current and emerging software development methodologies, processes, and life-cycle models, (e.g. CMM, CMMI, IEEE-12207, Waterfall, and Spiral)
Skills
High degree of proficiency coding with C++ and Ansible
Knowledge of networked simulation protocols (DIS, HLA)
Linux command line knowledge
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to positively interact with individuals at all levels.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience utilizing software tools for engineering is desired.
Clearance Requirement:
Top Secret
Additional information (applicable to full-time hire only)
Benefits
Medical, Dental
Vision, 401(k)
Life insurance
AD&D
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Other ancillary plans
Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays
Bereavement
Jury Duty
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
