What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer/Computer Scientist position at ASEC?
Description
Location: Orlando, FL
Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret
Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed on-site.
What You’ll Do:
As the Senior Software Engineer / Computer Scientist to support the research, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of advanced training technologies and software solutions for Department of Defense training and operational environments. The selected candidate will support software development efforts involving adaptive training systems, virtual simulation environments, instructor support systems, and distributed tactical systems integration within Security Enhanced Linux-based environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support software engineering efforts including design, development, testing, integration, documentation, and sustainment of software applications and systems.
- Develop innovative software solutions supporting research, prototype development, and operational capabilities.
- Support software development for adaptive training technologies, immersive environments, virtual simulators, scenario planning systems, and weapon systems integration.
- Develop and maintain secure software architectures within Security Enhanced Linux environments.
- Support interface software development and integration between distributed systems, simulation environments, tactical systems, and external platforms.
- Apply expertise in distributed computing, virtualization technologies, operating systems, and continuous software integration.
- Support software lifecycle activities including debugging, testing, configuration management, and system hardening.
- Lead and coordinate software development teams and technical tasking.
This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership roles.
- Strong development experience with C , C#, Java, Perl, Python, HTML, XML, and SQL.
- Extensive experience working within Linux and Security Enhanced Linux environments.
- Experience supporting distributed systems, virtualization technologies, and integrated system communications.
- Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of advanced software architectures and distributed computing environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or defense-related software development.
- Experience with modeling and simulation systems, virtual training environments, or tactical systems.
- Experience supporting research and development (R&D) and prototype efforts.
- Familiarity with configuration management and DevSecOps methodologies.
- Experience working in classified or mission-critical environments.
Equally Important:
- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
- Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
- Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
Security Clearance Requirement:
- This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Who We Are:
ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.
Why work at ASEC?
- 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
- Veteran-friendly employer
- Thriving employee culture
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ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.
ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.