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Vertex Aerospace Principal Software Engineer (Weapon System Integration) in Indianapolis, Indiana
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V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Weapon System Integration) to join our team!
Job Description:
The Principal Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline development team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our team and products address the customer’s needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions. Our team develops innovative Weapon System Integration (WSI) solutions for the airborne warfighter to address current and emerging threat environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
Typical Duties:
The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for development, integration, test, and documentation of software for our Weapon System Integration (WSI) products. The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for developing software, tailoring reusable software, and integrating software components on virtual machines and target hardware. As part of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Principal Software Engineer will be a key technical leader throughout the full software lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation and unit testing, and software integration and test. The Principal Software Engineer shares knowledge with other engineers and contributes to maturing and improving our processes and products. Adherence to coding standards and best practices, and configuration management of all code is required for this position.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 8 years related experience in Software Development or other related engineering experience
Effective communicator to internal and external customers
Proficient in C++, Python, and Embedded C/C++ programming languages
Proficient with Object Oriented Analysis (OOA) and Object Oriented Design (OOD)
Experience developing embedded software including hardware/software integration experience.
standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
Experience Interfacing with High and Low Level APIs.
Experience in multi-threaded programing
Experience reading and developing from Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Experience across every phase of the software development life cycle
Knowledge and experience working with digital data
Ability to research, analyze, and optimize code to meet performance requirements
Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse and MS Visual Studio
Experience with version control tools such as git.
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of Software Development Processes
Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps Software Development process environments
Strong communication and teaming skills demonstrated by experience working within Agile or DevOps SW development teams
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, coaching and training to other employees
Identifies and advocate improvement to processes, tools, and technical solutions which affect the team and/or product
Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with minimal oversight. Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Desired Skills:
Experience developing and integrating embedded architectures
Experience using Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE)
Experience with Automated Testing and Automated Test Frameworks
Experience with Coverity or SonarQube or other equivalent static analysis tools
Experience with Containerization and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with DoD development process
Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Weapons/Effects (Missiles, Projectiles), Command & Control for Fire Control and Surveillance applications, Datalinks, and Airborne Platform Integration
Experience developing, guiding, or coaching a software team
Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance
Education Requirements:
- BS with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program