Java Software Engineer

a.i. solutions is seeking a highly-motivated Java Developer to support the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Program in Huntsville, AL. The Java Developer will support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work effectively with other Software Engineers in a team environment to design, code, test, document, and release new and modified functionality to existing software
• Coordinate with Software and System Engineers, Configuration Management, and Test Operations to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of new code
• Support RETS on multiple software domains
• Work with real-time software applications on the RHEL OS
• Maintain existing software projects by preventing code rot, upgrading systems, and resolving critical software bugs
• Work to identify and resolve Risk Management Framework (RMF) findings within our software products
• Work on range test missions as well as RETS technical projects involving software and other technical support
• Maintain membership to our Issue and Technical Review Boards to discuss issues/bugs/artifacts pertaining to our software products
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification (e.g. Security ce) obtained prior to hire
• Obtain a CE (Computer Environment) Linux , Server or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01/ DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II within 3 months after employment start date and maintain certification thereafter.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship AND must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related Engineering degree
• 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a software development environment with a solid understanding and proficiency using the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Preferably Java).
• Obtain a Security , CySA , GICSP, or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II prior to employment start date and maintain certification thereafter.
• Obtain a CE (Computer Environment) Linux , Server or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01/ DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II within 3 months after employment start date and maintain certification thereafter.

Desired Background

• Proficiency with Version Control toolkits (SVN or GIT preferred)
• Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams
• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
• Proficiency in the following preferred:
• C Boost libraries
• Java CORBA, Apache Tomcat, Apache ANT
• Basic System Administration
• Effectively using the Micrococcus Fortify product
• Eclipse or any other IDE
• Relational databases (especially MariaDB)