Software Developer (C/C++)

Responsibilities

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voice Switch and Recorder (VS&R) Program Office manages seven different programs that procure and sustain voice switch and recording systems that provide switched access to critical, high availability Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice communications within the National Airspace System (NAS). The VS&R Program Office is responsible for acquisition and full life cycle program management of ATC Voice Communications Systems (VCSs), which includes development of requirements, procurement of new systems, verification, validation, testing, implementation, deployment, acceptance, logistics and sustainment of existing ATC VCSs.

 

This Software Developer will support the VS&R team in full stack software development of in-house validation and simulation tools, including a Traffic Load Generator (TLG) system, which includes working with engineering and technical teams to integrate the TLG with voice switch and protocol converter system hardware, software and network interfaces. This resource will participate in AGILE requirement reviews, design reviews and development sprints to understand lab network capabilities, protocols, interfaces, software and hardware requirements. Activities will include developing system requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation. This resource will also work in C++, Java, Python and other languages, design tests, select tools/methods, provide software integration for support of TLG system modules and analyze problem/trouble reports (PTRs).

 

Additionally, the Software Engineer will:

• Learn the FAA’s VS&R lab network capabilities, protocols, interfaces, software and hardware.
• Ensure that software and QA projects and documentation are compliant with requirements and client needs.
• Participate in Verification and Validation (V&V) of software system requirements, including traceability, and testability.
• Work in JavaScript, Python, C++ and other languages.
• Provide software integration.
• Analyze Problem/Trouble Reports (PTRs).

Required Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree, and 6+ years relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.

 

The candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Fluent in a statically typed, compiled language such as C++
• Familiar with web development and REST API design in Python frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI
• Usage of version control software (e.g., Git)
• Knowledge of software design process, patterns and anti-patterns
• Familiarity with embedded Linux system design and implementation, including performance optimization.
• Comfortable with common software data structures and algorithms
• Comfortable with Linux systems, including terminal interactions and configuration.
• Comfortable understanding System Requirements, Network Interfaces and Technical Specifications

Desired Qualifications

The candidate should possess several of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration
• Understanding of the National Airspace System (NAS)
• Knowledge of Voice Communications Systems used for Air Traffic Control (ATC)
• Understanding of Internet Protocol (IP) Networking and the OSI Model
• Ability to collect/analyze data and communicate technical information.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks within expected schedule.
• Flexible/easily adaptable within a dynamic work environment
• Customer-service and goal oriented

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Nob