Software Developer

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Comprising more than 130 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise across program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life-cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy's Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Mission Systems, Maritime and Munitions, as well as clients at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, and the Office of Naval Research.#MC #KS #DD #FC #Dice


Responsibilities

We are seeking a Journeyman Software Developer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division's (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic and Sensor Department.

As part of a Scrum team, you will provide software design; implementation; and test, documentation, and defect analysis, as well as CI/CD pipeline development.

Candidates from outside of the Dahlgren and DC area are eligible for relocation assistance.

Anticipated Tasking includes:

• Test Tool Development: Design, code, and implement scripts and applications for creating simulated data and message injection using Python/C++
• Code Review and Analysis with ability to understand existing tactical software implemented in C++
• Enable automated analysis of manual regression tests using collected data (in the form of raw binary data or human readable logs)
• Tactical Software Development:
• CI/CD and DevOps: Engage in DevSecOps pipeline to incorporate previous manual tests as repeatable automated tests
• Consolidate repeatable tests within a testing framework for configuration management, extensibility, repeatability, maintainability of tests as well as to aid in report generation
• Code Management

You must have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 4-5 days per week.

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range: $92k-$135k


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
• Bachelor or higher degree from an accredited university in software engineering or computer science
• 5 years of experience with software development to include software design, analysis, testing, documentation, and;
• Experience with the following:

• Python and experience with automated testing frameworks
• C++ and object-oriented design principles.
• Data Reduction Techniques
• Experience with manipulating output text and binary data for automated and manual analysis
• Version Control and CI/CD
• Git and GitLab
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with:
  • Automated testing frameworks
  • Redhat Linux
  • Docker containers
  • Jenkins
  • Rust