JRC’s Strategic Defense & International Operations team is actively searching for a Software Developer to join our amazing team in Dahlgren, VA supporting the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Hypervelocity Gun Weapon System.

As the Software Developer, you will...

• Provide software development, modification, production, and maintenance of weapon system modeling libraries
• Work closely across software engineers to develop and test rapid prototype systems using an Agile development method
• Support and develop test procedures to test system functionality and generate software troubleshoot reports
• Prepare documentation and support configuration management guidelines
• Define task details, estimates, and schedules using Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word)

What you bring to the table...

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience software design, coding, and compilation of code; debugging; computer or software requirements management, and computer systems or software integration
• Proficient with C++, Linux and migrating code bases to a Red Hat distribution
• An active security clearance at the SECRET level
• Experience with fire control/fire direction system
• Experience developing and debugging on large code base, complex, distributed systems
• An ability to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors and military personnel

Bonus Points for...

• Cross-language proficiency, ability to inspect, modify, and code in other languages as necessary (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript)
• Weapons systems and/or Navy programs experience coupled with C++ 11