NGTS VTTC Software Engineer Developer Journeyman - 22872

Requisition Number: 22872 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 

Security Clearance: Top Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Who We Are

We are seeking a software developer to support Modeling, Simulation and Training at the Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC), Nellis AFB, NV. The individual’s primary responsibility will center on NAVAIR’s Next Generation Threat System (NGTS), a product that provides constructive entities to the battlespace simulation. NGTS is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research and development. The individual will rely on their technical acumen and experience to develop, configure, operate and enhance the function of NGTS in a simulation and training environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment. This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats. Support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations.

 

• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.

• Evaluate and review C++ language code Programming using C++, Python 3, HTML.

• Develops parallel processes, threading, process communication.

• Develops web-based applications using development technology.

• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements.

• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus.

What You Must Have

• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Degrees in Engineering, Math, and Physics may qualify with at least 1 year of C++ experience.

• Three (3) years of practical experience in software engineering preferably associated with modeling and simulation within the training and training systems domains.

• Demonstrated experience with C++ object-oriented software design and development.

• Able to successfully manage competing tasks and priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

• Must be able to work in a team environment.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. 

• Must be a US citizen. 

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Bonus Points For...

• Experience with NGTS programming

• Experience with scripting, database, and programming in Python 3, and HTML

• Experience contributing to the system design or architecture of new and current systems.

• Experience with Agile software practices.

• Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

 

 

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified pos