Software Engineer

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc. in Mount Arlington, NJ is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in C to join our dynamic team. As a Software Engineer with Kongsberg, you will play a critical role in developing C4I software to support domestic and international defense systems. Your expertise will contribute to our successful development history. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, motivated and have 8 years of professional experience in software development, with additional expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing high performance applications.

RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Conduct software engineering to include requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Practice a disciplined approach to Software Engineering. Use of and understanding development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines. UML a plus.
• Review and define requirements. Apply thorough requirements analysis prior to implementation.
• Design and implement software components based on software architecture.
• Proficient programming primarily in C with scripting. Develop applications in Windows and for embedded VxWorks.
• Test developed software at multiple levels including unit test, integration, verification and validation to remove errors and verify the software meets requirements while confirming the design is accomplished.
• Support integration, formal system level test for qualification, deployment activities.
• Perform software configuration management.
• Assist in the establishment of the Kongsberg software support and test environment in Mt. Arlington, NJ.
• Undertake in-country software support and software upgrades through system sustainment.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or master’s degree in computer science or similar field required.

NUMBER OF YEARS AND TYPES OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Significant software development experience to include requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, integration, and test.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Software Engineer using C
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience in software development using middleware like OMG Distributed Data Service (DDS), or Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) such as VICTORY Standard, Computer Networks, integration or other related areas.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Implementation experience to mitigate cyber security threats is desirable.
• Experience with software security

MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION PROVIDED EMPLOYEE HAS NECESSARY EXPERIENCE:

• 6 months ( )

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Typical office setting; regular travel; work with machinery with moving parts; field demonstration of product as necessary. Occasionally work over 40 hours per week; Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as necessary.

OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.
• Ability to travel, both internationally and domestically, as needed for purposes of installation, system integration, verification and demonstration of products.
• Initial travel requirements include:
• Required training in Norway; estimated to be 3 months of total travel time to Norway during first year.
• Trips will range from 2 weeks to 1 month in duration
• Must be able to work as part of a team; positive “can-do” attitude.
• Flexible in ability to change priorities in order to accomplish changing team/corporate deadlines and goals.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: “To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position.” OR “Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control.” “A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.”

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is part of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), an international knowledge-based group that supplies high technology systems and solutions to its customers engaged in oil and gas production, the merchant marine, and the defense and aerospace industries. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. performs final assembly and testing of Remote Weapon Stations. The company also performs repair and overhaul (R&O) of Remote Weapon Stations that come back from field operations.

In addition to competitive wages, we provide an excellent package of benefits, which presently includes company-paid health, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with competitive match, a 9/80 work schedule, life insurance, sick time and paid time off (PTO).

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Experience level:

8 years

Training:

6 months ( )

Schedule:

Day shift

Holidays off

Monday to Friday

980 Schedule

Work setting:

In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

Mount Arlington, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.