Overview

We are currently seeking a Software Developer to support DARPA Distributed Experimentation Environment (DE2) efforts. This position directly supports the DARPA Program Manager on site at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Support includes development of software plugins and nodes supporting Applications Programming Interfaces (API) in a simulation environment. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Assist with analysis of existing and emerging Operational and Functional requirements to support the current and future systems capabilities and requirements.
• Assist with Risk Analysis for implementation of program requirements
• Assist with requirements analysis and modeling (RAM) techniques
• Perform software development for the Common Host Interface elements of the modernization effort
• Perform Software Development using Object Oriented and C programming languages to implement system requirements
• Collaborates with GVT Software Development Leads to determine programming objectives
• Develops code that supports the objectives and requirements to provide optimal functionality
• Edits and improves upon code in existing software programs and applications
• Ensure code is error-free, readable, efficient, and logically organized for ease of access
• Operate debugging software and seek out root cause of error in coding sequences
• Perform detailed, manual checks of code

Equipment Used:

• NGTS, Test and Development Tools
• Computer, Keyboard, Mouse. Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Pycharm, R Program, Git Bash, mySQL

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment
• Computer/Equipment lab

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Potential domestic travel 15% of the time by automobile, air, etc.
• Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis.

Written Communications:

• Operates standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
• Proficient in the development of White Papers and Technical Documentation 

Verbal Communications:

• Demonstrates excellent clear and concise verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

5 years experience with:

• Working knowledge of the US Navy Next Generation Threat System (NGTS)
• Successful results in software development using SQL, C and Python Programming Languages
• Experience using Eclipse IDE for C Development and GIT as source code repository
• Experience with cloud development environments using Collaborative Software Armory Tool Sets
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Pycharm, R Program, GitBash, and mySQL

Customer Interface Activities:

• Suitable inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with corporate customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Customer, SSC-Pacific Center's staff, and peer contractor personnel.

Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks:

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity
• Ability to document and track project time lines and milestones
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Work Schedule: 9/80

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School or GED
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• CompTIA Security

Pay Range: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually, DOE. 

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

TEA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

The health and safety of our employee and their families is a top priority. In compliance with updated applicable court orders and injunctions, Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. will take no action to enforce the requirements of Executive Order 14042 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors. As covered contractor where our employees perform substantial work on federal site or in connection with government contracts, employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or adhere to applicable testing protocols as determined by our customer or client. As part of the employment process, Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. requires all job candidates to fill out a COVID-19 vaccination disclosure form and if not vaccinated or unwilling to disclose vaccination status then to agree to follow COVID-19 testing protocols that may be or might be put in place at TEA, customer or client facilities now or in the future. Our customer or client’s site vaccination or testing protocol requirements, if stricter, will take precedence over TEA’s vaccination policy.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer