What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Front-End Software Developer position at Special Aerospace Services?
Intermediate Front-End Software Developer
Location: Huntsville, AL
Who We Are
SAS is an aerospace and defense company specializing in engineering, hardware, products, and mission-critical communication systems to meet customer needs during the life cycle of a program or project. The SAS team provides engineering services, counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical communications and technology solutions, and precision machining to defense, intelligence, and space customers. Our clients include NASA, DoD, and commercial space providers. As a lifecycle company, we have established dedicated teams to meet customer needs at any stage in the lifecycle of a program or project. Whether it is R&D, proposal support, systems engineering, digital engineering, or the manufacturing and delivery of hardware, SAS is the go-to company for engineering and hardware in the space industry.
Your Role
Concordia Technologies, a SAS Company, is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Software Developer to join our modeling and simulation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, Unreal Engine, and C . You’ll work with our high-performing team to productize technologies developed by staff, including advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and high-quality integrated modeling and simulation environments. You’ll develop user interfaces and package software products for delivery to multiple customers. This position requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
How You Will Be Rewarded
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Flexible work hours and remote work options.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain front-end applications using Python, Unreal Engine, and C .
- Lead the development of user interfaces to meet individual customer needs
- Collaborate with analysts and software development teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
- Identify and correct performance bottlenecks and fix bugs
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Design aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-use graphical user interfaces to meet individual customer requirements for multiple product lines
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in front-end development using Python, Unreal Engine, and C
- Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- US citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks
- Knowledge of UI/UX design principles
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with aerodynamic table generation, guidance & control, and trajectory modeling
- Knowledge of computational fluid dynamics and related software tools
- Familiarity with radio frequency and infrared signature prediction methodologies
- Background in artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Experience in front-end software development and user interface design
- Hands-on experience with Unreal game engine development for simulations
The background check and drug screen will be required prior to any hire. Due to our status as a federal contractor, US citizenship is required across all our roles.
Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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