Software Engineer-Developer 3

217108 - Software Engineer-Developer 3

Industry IT Region WA-Washington City Kent State WA Rate Up to $81.75 DOE Duration 12 Months Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer-Developer (Level 3) for a contract opportunity in Kent, WA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE) :

• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, verification, process / tool deployment, supplier and project coordination, research, and troubleshooting
• Experience in Agile software development and workflow tools such as VS Code and platforms such as Gitlab
• Experience developing embedded real-time software with Ada (must have) and / or C, C++, Java, Python, Rust (nice to have)
• Experience working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with stakeholders of different backgrounds and skill levels
• Understanding of the interactions between hardware, software, and system safety

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

The role focuses on flight software development and avionics modernization for a long-serving, iconic military aircraft; and it is ideal for someone experienced in building applications for embedded avionics and control systems using the Ada programming language. Experience in aerospace industry and military applications is ideal. The ideal candidate will be an independent contributor who supports lifecycle activities — design, development, integration, verification, process / tool deployment, supplier and project coordination, research, and troubleshooting — under minimum direction from technical leads, product owner, and functional manager. This is a high-impact and high-influence role where you will own project goals and their relationship to the big-picture and business context; identify and suggest improvements to potential issues in architecture, design, and code; drive technical direction and influence processes while handling ambiguity under tight constraints; and mentor other engineers on team direction and technical skills. Duties may include (but are not limited to) :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE :

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL

Possible domestic travel.

WORK HOURS

FULL TIME / FIRST SHIFT; 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM

ADDITIONAL Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.