C++ Software Developer

About the Role

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

The C++ Software Developer creates solutions to complex problems with the end user/client in mind. The ideal candidate has gained experience with the full software development lifecycle in an object-oriented analysis and design environment. Success in this position requires an assertive, confident attitude and a commitment to working as a part of a team to meet critical delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develops C++ software programs for complex military and space systems
• Installs and tests new and legacy developed software enhancement and improvement packages
• Isolates system operational performance deficiencies related software, tests, debugs, and modifies custom software applications
• Resolves software and hardware compatibility and operability issues
• Supports software integration activities
• Works with cross-functional engineering teams in conducting system/software analysis and design

Required Skills

• Ability to use and code in LINUX/UNIX proficiently including basic commands
• Scripting (bash, python, etc.)
• Experience with Sysvinit and Systemd
• Experience with modifying kernel settings, ulimits, etc.
• Experience with VxWorks real-time operating system
• Develop custom C++ software code, debugs, troubleshoots, and resolves software and hardware compatibility and operability issues
• Use data structures, software engineering, OOD, C++ programing techniques and algorithms to write, debug and test code
• Performs software integration in a laboratory environment
• Follows and executes procedures - installation, recovery, checkout, test, etc.
• Follows direction of software development team leads

Highly Desirable Skills

• Experience with Wind River specialized embedded O/S, virtualization platforms and development tools
• Strong Debugging skills: Dmesg, Ispci, Isof, netstat, etc.
• Gdb
• Jconsole, jvisualvm
• Ability to rotate from code developer into the integration role when needed
• System-level & architecture concepts
• Middleware/Corba
• Basic networking (UDP/TCP, interface management, sub-interfaces, etc.)
• NTP and time distribution
• DHCP and IP distribution
• NFS and filesystem distribution
• Version control & Automation experience
• Basic concepts of branching and merging
• git / gerrit / Jenkins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience and three to five year's professional experience
• Must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen
• Willingness to work overtime and off shift when dictated to support business needs
• Task driven with ability to work independently
• Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships with the team members which fosters team success
• May require minimal travel

Pay

$100,000 - $140,000

Schedule

Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package. Click here for more information.

Job Location: Manassas, VA. (Relocation Assistance Available)

Start Date: Negotiable