Software Developer (DAPS)-Junior

About the role

AMEWAS is seeking a Software Developer (DAPS)-Junior to support Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation. The position is not eligible for remote work and requires on-site support at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Designs a Windows application that will serve as the new DAPS software
• Utilizes an Agile implementation process
• Employs Agile methods using fixed-length Sprints encompassing requirements, design, development, testing and deployment
• Delivers a finished and tested product at the end of each Sprint
• Utilizes Agile methods such as SCRUM or DoD Agile standard
• Develops, designs, documents and delivers a high-level design of the overall system architecture for a new Data Acquisition and Processing System (DAPS)
• Conducts a preliminary design review and systems requirements review of high-level designs
• Creates System Architecture documentation
• Works with a team to develop all other documentation for this project
• Supports the software development team in creating DAPS software that will:
• Communicate/Import the legacy DAPS Microsoft Access Structured Query Language (SQL) relational database
• Interact/Interface with the existing EG&G ODS-1500 and ODS-2200 Optical Data Link transceivers used at NAWCAD EMP facility
• Interface for recording, playback, presentation, and post execution analysis
• Incorporate a new graphic user interface (GUI) to control software functions
• Communicate with Windows based systems that include oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and computers
• Conform with approved design
• Uses Python, Django, VS Code, Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, GitLab, MySQL or other IDEs/DBs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering may qualify
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience with scripting, database and programming in Python
• Strong understanding of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software design
• The ability to collaborate with customers (including engineers and technicians) to design, develop and deploy solutions

Qualifications

• Minimum clearance required to apply (candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered): N/A
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract

Skills

• Experience with Django
• Experience with C++, Java and HTML
• Experience using oscilloscopes and other RF measurement equipment
• Experience developing software to collect data from measurement equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Gross tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• EAP
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program