Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)
h3 Technologies, LLC
Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)
Location: Dahlgren, VA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only
Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join a premier Defense & Aerospace organization supporting safety-critical missile and weapon system programs. This hybrid position based in Dahlgren, Virginia offers the opportunity to work on advanced Aegis Weapon Systems and mission-critical defense technologies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++ development, VxWorks real-time operating systems, and defense-related software engineering. This role will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of software supporting missile systems, weapon systems, and associated test equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, integrate, and test safety-critical software for missile and weapon systems.
- Develop software solutions supporting Aegis Weapon Systems and related test platforms.
- Write robust, efficient, and maintainable software using C++.
- Develop and support applications running on VxWorks real-time operating systems.
- Perform hardware and software integration activities for missile simulators and test equipment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with defense and safety requirements.
- Participate in software verification, validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
- Support system-level integration and operational testing efforts.
- Maintain technical documentation and software development artifacts.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on software development experience using C++.
- Experience developing software on VxWorks RTOS environments.
- Knowledge of real-time embedded software development principles.
- Experience working with SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) and multi-core architectures.
- Experience with software integration and testing in complex hardware environments.
Security Requirements
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (Mandatory).
- Ability to maintain security clearance throughout employment.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) programs.
- Experience supporting Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) systems.
- Familiarity with missile flight test programs.
- Knowledge of Standard Missile initialization messages and telemetry formats.
- Experience with missile simulators and weapon system test equipment.
- Previous experience within Defense, Aerospace, Naval, or Missile Systems programs.
Desired Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and within highly technical engineering teams.
- Experience working in safety-critical software development environments.
- Understanding of software lifecycle processes and defense industry standards.
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