Software Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Arcata supports an Air Force contract providing air defense and electronic warfare simulation to support pilot training. The Software Engineer III position plans, conducts, and technically implements software engineering projects or major phases of software engineering projects, coordinating the efforts of supporting staff in the performance of work. This may include Project Management duties. Leads software development, testing, deployment, integration, documentation and maintenance in the support of customer requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Based on broad objectives from management and customers, independently analyzes, evaluates and integrates solutions to complex technical problems. Encourages optimum design within customer specifications, quality standards, schedule and funding limitations.
• Assists in formulating engineering project requirements to meet the customer's needs and deadlines. Develops detailed implementation plans to execute and meet project requirements.
• Determines timelines for completing engineering projects, and reports to the Engineering & Integration Manager, Supervisor, and / or the Lead Software Engineer on the project's status.
• Works closely with project management, hardware engineering, communications engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support to ensure proper integration of software engineering with the other disciplines involved in the project.
• Designs, implements, tests, and deploys software projects.
• Provides technical guidance, mentoring, direction and assistance to other engineering team members.
• Reviews modifications to system software to ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software.
• Ability to solicit and document detailed product requirements; writes technical data packages in support of software development or modifications.
• Attends and facilitates meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Education or Equivalent Experience :

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Required :

Licenses or Certifications :

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS :

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, prolonged sitting while using the computer and the telephone, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech / hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Project demands may require travel to Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) locations by Government vehicle. Possible exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions for prolonged periods, travel over rough roads, and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment. The noise level on the NTTR varies from quiet to moderately noisy. Must comply with all safety and security requirements and procedures.

Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources department at 702-642-9500 ext. 2.