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Software Engineer, Lead

W R Systems
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Job Description

Clearance Requirement : Active Secret Clearance is required to start

Travel Requirements : Negligible

Location : Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY : WR has an opportunity for a Software Engineer, Lead to support the project senior engineering staff by conducting research, develop, design, and test software components supporting DOD navigation equipment and systems.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Independently formulate and design software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
  • Independently develop and direct software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
  • Consult with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
  • Consult with customer concerning maintenance of software system.
  • Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
  • Analyze and estimate feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs.
  • Using experience and judgment, develop and maintain plans outlining steps and time tables for developing programs.
  • Research and evaluate software and hardware to support development or utilization within a system.
  • Train end users or technical support staff to use programs.
  • Coordinate installation of software system.
  • May be responsible for evaluating performance of junior staff and / or subordinates.
  • May assist in the selection, training, and development of staff.
  • May lead and direct limited tasks assigned to junior personnel.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience :

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer / Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related scientific discipline.
  • Six (6) years of professional experience in C, C , C#, Java and / or other object oriented languages.
  • Demonstrated software development using one or more of these languages under the Unix, Linux, Windows, and / or VxWorks operating systems.
  • Experience with interfacing to TCP / IP clients and servers.
  • Experience with contractual related project / work environment, in providing engineering support to electronic maintenance and modification systems, and in establishing processes / guidelines for electric design.
  • Experience with developing embedded applications on real time operating systems.
  • Preferred :
  • o Six (6) years of experience in Computer Science or Engineering field, to include : Systems / Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation support of C4ISR requirements.

    o Three (3) years of technical experience in support of developing software applications using C, C , C#, Java, assembly, or other compiled or real-time programming language.

    The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following : Employment history; Education and / or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

    Benefits Offered : WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

    WR is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https : / / wrsystems.com / our-responsibility / for more information.

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