Junior Software Engineer

Who Are We?

At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.

Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.

About the Role: 

As a Junior Software Engineer at Parry Labs, you will be integral to the full software development lifecycle, working within an Agile framework to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions. This role involves direct interaction with customers to gather and refine requirements, ensuring that all aspects of the software meet their needs and expectations. This role provides a significant opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that drive technological innovation and advance our defense capabilities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Development processes and software programming.
• Assist with software requirements, create design artifacts, develop & document code, and create software unit tests & system tests. 
• Develop software interfaces and use functional analysis and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes to develop interface control documentation. 
• Collaborate with both internal and external teams (developers, system integrators, system testers, and system requirements engineers) to support delivery of quality design products.  
• Assist in producing software artifacts (e.g., software development plan, software design document, software version description, interface control document and configuration management plan).  
• Create UML Diagrams. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science engineering, or related STEM field. Will consider years of related experience in lieu of degree. 
• 2+ years of experience 
• Multi-tasking aptitude  and proactive problem solver  
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)   
• Produce software artifacts (e.g. Software Development Plan, Software Design Document, Software Version Description, Interface Control Document, Software Configuration Management Plan). 
• Derive software requirements, develop use cases and user stories. 
• Ability to create UML Diagrams (class, sequence, activity, component, and data flow diagrams). Preferred design tool is Cameo. 
• Coding skill knowledge in C/C++ and Java. Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Programming. 
• Written and oral communication skills
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance  
• Up to 25% travel  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile Development methodologies 
• Experience with JIRA or similar Agile development tool 
• Experience in proposal work 
• Experience with Cameo or similar modeling tools 
• Experience with client server architectures 
• Understand and debug TCP and UDP packet traffic 
• Experience in Linux environments 
• Knowledge of software middlewares (e.g., JMS, DDS, and Kafka) 
• Knowledge of UAS systems and ground control station architecture (e.g. STANAG 4586, FoS Block specification) 
• Knowledge of FACE, MOSA, OMS, and UCS standards.

Why Join Parry Labs?

At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.

Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.

No One Has Time for Long Job Applications!

We completely understand, that is why we have made the application process easy. We promise. This will be simple.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

Parry Labs is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.