What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer Senior - 2786 position at RGNext?
Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.
This position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
This position is eligible for a situational-based telecommuting schedule / remote work.
Essential Functions
- Lead software engineering efforts to open, investigate, design, implement, and test software engineering solutions on existing RTS software products.
- Coordinate with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Configuration Management, and Test Operations to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of new software releases.
- Support all RTS software products to include Optics, Radar, and Telemetry sensors, and Space Surveillance Software in support of the Department of Defense.
- Maintain existing software projects by preventing code rot, upgrading systems, and resolving critical software bugs.
- Produce Static Code Analysis reports; Remediate critical cyber vulnerabilities as needed.
- Support Reagan Test Site missions as well as RTS technical projects involving software and other technical support.
- Guide internal software Issue Review Boards (IRBs) to triage all new problem reports and feature requests.
- Solid understanding and proficiency using the Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Preferably C or Java)
- Strong knowledge of the Red Hat Linux / Unix Operating System.
- Proficiency with Version Control software using SVN or GIT based products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, self-starter.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.
- Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the following preferred:
- Implementing or upgrading C Boost libraries.
- Basic System Administration.
- Use of Static Code Analyzing products such as Fortify.
- Basic relational database queries.
- Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering or STEM discipline.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of experience as a Software Engineer in a software development environment.
- Two (2) or more years of experience with OOP software development (Preferably C or Java).
- Experience applying object-oriented programming knowledge to complex software architectures on the Linux platform.
- Experience providing inputs to complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams.
- 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.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
- Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
- Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business travel insurance and more.
- Work/Life Balance: Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.
- Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.
RGNext is committed to recruiting, hiring, and fostering the most qualified employees. RGNext provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status, and to base all such employment decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.
