Junior Software Engineer

Team: ITW/AA

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Commitment: Full Time - Exempt

Workplace Type: onsite

What you will be doing:

• Integrating existing software into the Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) HLA environment using RTI-s and FOM using C++ and C#.
• Working as part of a small team on project development and integration of C# and C++ applications in a virtual environment.
• Performing agile software development in both unclassified and classified environments applying software engineering best practices including unit testing, peer code reviews, continuous integration, and design documentation.
• Implementing scalable software solutions using C++ and C#, ensuring code consistency, maintainability, and adherence to established architectural standards.
• Collaborating closely with project stakeholders to communicate project status, discuss architectural decisions, identify risks, and develop accurate schedule and effort estimates.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including software architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, interface specifications, progress reports, and milestone deliverables.
• Engaging directly with customers to gather and refine requirements, propose innovative technical solutions, create user and system documentation, and participate in requirements and design reviews.
• Analyzing business and user requirements to translate operational needs into functional software solutions and system enhancements.
• Contributing to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Other tasks as directed.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with C# .Net (preferred), Java, or C++.
• Development in a DoD environment preferred.
• Active Secret Security Clearance and must be able to obtain Top Secret (TS) clearance. 
• Experience working with HLA, RTI-s, and FOM preferred. Experience with JLVC, ITW/AA, Missile Warning, OPIR, UEWR, NDS or MDA ground/sea-based sensors preferred.
• Candidate must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and work well in a team environment and perform independently.