Requisition #:SOFTW003284 Job Title:Software Development Lead Location:Virginia Beach, Virginia 23461 Clearance Level:Secret **Selected applicantsmay be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ** SUMMARY
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) is assigned the duties of systems and software engineering, development, testing, hardware engineering, site support, Life-Cycle support inclusive of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Configuration Management (CM) activities, fielding and maintenance support, In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), Cybersecurity (Cyber), C6ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense and Combat Systems and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), Safety, Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Readiness support for assigned shore based training systems. DUTIES
* Develop high quality computer programs that meet requirements while maximizing reuse written in a variety of computer programming languages such as C, C , C#, Java, Ada, JavaScript and JQuery.
* Develop software that handles input and output in a variety of data format including flat files, Extensible Markup Language (XML), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).
* Develop software using tools in Integrated Development Environments (IDE) such as Eclipse.
* Implement complex algorithms as identified in Technical Instructions.
* Develop interfaces with shore site components and other applications using protocols such as Distributed Interactive Protocol (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA) and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
* Configure and maintain Operating Environments (OE) such as VxWorks, Windows Operating Systems (OS), Linux Operating Systems (OS) or other OS variants by future computer programs.
* Design and implement web services using Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and/or the Representational State Transfer (REST) architectural approach.
* Design and develop software using such gaming frameworks as Unity to support virtual reality (VR) training capabilities.
* Install, configure, and maintain web servers such as Apache Tomcat or JBoss to support the implementation of web-based capabilities.
* Design and develop software, web services and other capabilities while conforming to Cybersecurity standards and practices including Security. - Prepare Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) reports.
* Provide documentation for all source code using such tools as Doxygen or Javadocs.
* Perform code reviews using such tools as Crucible or Fisheye to ensure the quality of delivered software artifacts.
* Develop milestone technical review, design, and test readiness presentations in accordance with the NAVSEA Technical Review Manual (TRM).
* Automate processes whenever possible to improve efficiency of software development efforts, including automating build processes using Jenkins or like tools.
* Support system build production including compilation of software, creation of executables, and development of installation solutions using utilities such as Install Anywhere.
* Document and maintain software compilation processes and procedures. Qualifications Education and Certifications
* Bachelor’s level degree in one of the following disciplines: Computer or Electrical or Electronics Engineering; or Computer Science Background Needed and Years of Experience
* Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in one or more of the following fields: Software development; or Computer Networks; or Systems Engineering with an emphasis on software development and integration. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must-Have Technical Skills
* Demonstrated experience managing DOD software projects from cradle to grave.
* Demonstrated knowledge of IEE and other industry standards / best practices.
* Demonstrated experience in Combat System design, core technologies and Combat System training execution.
* Demonstrated experience in Computer System architecture design and development.
* Demonstrated experience with C, C and Java.
* Demonstrated experience with real time messaging products such as Data Distribution Service (DDS).
* Demonstrated experience with simulation architecture standards such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
* Demonstrated experience managing software version control and/or software source code base management.
* Demonstrated experience with DoD training systems and training tool development.
* Demonstrated experience in the following areas: Computer Architecture Red Hat Linux 6 & 7, Virtualization Technologies such as VMWare and RHEV RTI DDS Messaging RTI-S HLA, Model Based Systems Engineering Software such as Innoslate and Cameo. Preferred Technical Skills
* Demonstrated Experience in one or more of the following Naval System areas: AEGIS SSDS NavSSI GPNTS BFTT / ATD. Working Conditions Working Conditions
* General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.
* The working environment is generally favorable.
* Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
* Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Strength Demands * Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/ carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical Requirements * Stand or Sit
* Walk
* Talk or Hear
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