Vertex Inc
Senior Software Engineer (Weapon System Integration)
Vertex Inc, Indianapolis, IN
V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Weapon System Integration) to join our team!
Job Description:
The Senior Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline development team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our team and products address the customer's needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions. Our team develops innovative Weapon System Integration (WSI) solutions for the airborne warfighter to address current and emerging threat environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
Typical Duties:
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for development, integration, test, and documentation of software for our Weapon System Integration (WSI) products. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing software, tailoring reusable software, and integrating software components on virtual machines and target hardware. As part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Senior Software Engineer will be a key technical leader throughout the full software lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation and unit testing, and software integration and test. The Senior Software Engineer shares knowledge with other engineers and contributes to maturing and improving our processes and products. Adherence to coding standards and best practices is required for this position.
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Education Requirements:
Job Description:
The Senior Software Engineer will join our multi-discipline development team in Indianapolis, IN, supporting programs in next-generation avionics and weapon system integration. Our team and products address the customer's needs for rapid capability integration that provide superior combat relevance and readiness across the airborne fleet via integrated sense, control, employment, and deployment solutions. Our team develops innovative Weapon System Integration (WSI) solutions for the airborne warfighter to address current and emerging threat environments. The ideal candidate embraces modern development processes and techniques that improve product quality and team productivity. We are looking for engineers that enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support our DoD customers and international allies. Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple DoD customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.
Typical Duties:
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for development, integration, test, and documentation of software for our Weapon System Integration (WSI) products. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing software, tailoring reusable software, and integrating software components on virtual machines and target hardware. As part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT), the Senior Software Engineer will be a key technical leader throughout the full software lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, implementation and unit testing, and software integration and test. The Senior Software Engineer shares knowledge with other engineers and contributes to maturing and improving our processes and products. Adherence to coding standards and best practices is required for this position.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years related experience in Software Development or other related engineering experience
- Proficient in C++, Python, and Embedded C/C++ programming languages
- Experience Interfacing with High- and Low-Level APIs
- Experience in multi-threaded programing
- Experience reading and developing from Interface Control Documents (ICD)
- Ability to research, analyze, and optimize code to meet performance requirements
- Experience with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse and MS Visual Studio
- Experience with version control tools such as git
- Familiarity with Agile Software Development process and tools
- Experience across every phase of the software development life cycle
- Strong communication and teaming skills demonstrated by experience working within Agile teams
- Identifies and advocates improvement to processes, tools, and technical solutions which affect the team and/or product
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to work with minimal oversight
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret level clearance
Desired Skills:
- Experience with standards such as: MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, or Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
- Experience developing and integrating embedded architectures
- Experience with Automated Testing and Automated Test Frameworks
- Experience with Coverity or SonarQube or other equivalent static analysis tools
- Experience with DoD development processes
- Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Weapons/Effects (Missiles, Projectiles), Command & Control for Fire Control and Surveillance applications, Datalinks, and Airborne Platform Integration
- Experience developing, guiding, or coaching less experienced teammates
- Current/active DoD Secret level or higher clearance
Education Requirements:
- BS with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) degree program