Overview
This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X seeks a results-driven Junior Software Engineer to join our software development and design teams working to create advanced systems specializing in spectrum sharing, spectrum control, interference deconfliction, and automated system control. These applications may be specific to afloat Navy vessels and systems. Candidate experience with afloat Navy combat, EW, radar, or other C4ISR systems is preferred.
In this role you will work as part of an Agile Scrum development team to produce professional software applications that provide enhanced functionality to Navy vessels and systems. Additionally, you may work alongside our Machine Learning Engineers to implement new Machine Learning enhancements to legacy software applications. Applicants are not required to have experience in Machine Learning; however, experience working in an Agile Software Development environment and experience with web development is preferred.
V2X offers a comprehensive salary, vacation, and benefits package. As a member of our highly professional team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, exciting environment, collaborating with the customer and other team members to rapidly innovate, produce, and field excellent software.
This position requires the ability to acquire and maintain a DoD SECRET level clearance; an active SECRET clearance is preferred.
Work location is in Dahlgren, Virginia with opportunities for remote work / telework.
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Responsibilities
Major Job Activities:
In this role you will be expected to have a basic understanding of software engineering and to write code using C#. You will be expected to demonstrate a willingness to learn in developing code, unit tests, and debugging software in a collaborative Agile scrum development team. The work required shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following tasks:
Work as part of a software development team that writes full software applications to provide functionality for our customers. Applications are usually tailored to a specific RF-related activity or system.
Provide quick turn tailoring of current software to adapt to customer needs in a dynamic development environment.
Write software documentation and properly comment code.
Perform testing and performance profiling as needed.
Participate in project meetings including Agile / Scrum grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and daily stand-ups.
Collaborate within an Agile scrum software development process with software engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
Work with a team to conduct software engineering best practices, such as code reviews, unit testing, and static software analysis.
Implement new software development process metrics as they are required by the government customer.
Bring value or provide enhancements to previously developed tools and applications including resource efficiency improvements, large dataset handling, simple Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) functions, parallelization, and integration with newer more advanced software applications.
Participate in planning and design of software development activities and system level software designs.
Adapt to cutting edge development techniques to improve V2X software products.
Material & Equipment Directly Used:
Basic office equipment and developer computers / servers.
Working Environment:
Work will be performed in an office or remote environment approximately 100% of the time. Some onsite customer work may be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Ability to acquire and maintain a SECRET level Security Clearance.
(1) or more years of experience in software design, engineering, or programming. Internships are accepted. Self-motivated projects and extracurriculars may also count for experience if applicable.
Experience with common source control tools such as Git.
Experience and comfort with analyzing information, solving complex problems, and learning new tools and programming languages.
Experience with general purpose high-level programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
Experience developing in an industry common IDE such as Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or Eclipse.
Knowledge and understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems.
Must be a self-motivated performer and work well both as an individual as well as in small groups to accomplish unique mission objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active SECRET level Security Clearance.
Experience with an application lifecycle management tool such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
Experience writing software for science and engineering-oriented projects.
Experience developing in C#.
Experience working as part of an Agile Scrum development team.
Development experience in both Windows and Linux operating systems.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
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