Software Algorithm Engineer - Secret Clearance

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

 

Software Algorithm Engineer - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED    Huntsville, AL - on-site    Full-time, direct-hire    This position will be a key contributor to the design and development of Java-based mathematical algorithms. Candidate will help generate software design artifacts, implement Java-based software changes, support design and code reviews, support software testing and resolution of issues arising from software testing. Candidate will be involved in the presentation of developed designs. Candidate will actively participate in agile planning and execution using established processes. Candidate may also be involved in the implementation of MATLAB based algorithms prior to their adoption into tactical Java-based software

Technical Skills Required

• Full Life-Cycle Development
• Java application development
• Unix/Linux
• Software implementation of mathematical algorithms
• Integrated software development tool sets such as Git/Gitlab, Eclipse, Maven SonarQube
• Agile development
• MATLAB
• DevSecOps
• Systems Integration

  Preferred knowledge:

• Experienced in the full life-cycle development of complex mathematical algorithms (such as tracking, correlation, guidance, battle management, and radar management) for Java-based military applications
• Experience developing software within an agile development process, decomposition of work, and active leadership during sprint planning
• Experience developing software in a structured, process-based integrated team environment
• Experience developing software within a DevSecOps framework for Java-based applications in a Unix/Linux platform environment
• Experience with Git/Gitlab, Eclipse, Maven/Gradle and SonarQube or similar toolsets
• Experience with development of automated unit tests and verification of requirements
• Experience with the review of system engineering artifacts such as ICDs, uses cases and sequence diagrams
• Preparation of software design artifacts and presentation of design materials and test results to internal and external customers
• Demonstrated leadership of technical efforts and mentoring of less experienced employees
• Experience working within the BMDS domain preferred
• Experience with Command and Control system application development and software integration testing preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to review system behavior issues, identify root cause and recommend a solution
• Candidate will need to be able to work with multiple disciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, Deployment and Warfighter Support to help ensure mission success
• Applicant should have good working knowledge of MS Office products

Education Required

• Technical Bachelor's Degree (Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or Computer Science) or significant professional experience. Masters degree highly desired. 
• Secret Clearance Required to start
• Security+ certification is not required but a definite plus for this position

PAY: $120,000 - $132,000 a year Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, flexible PTO program, 401k program. Come join a Top Places to Work organization!   U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with ACTIVE DoD Secret clearance. - non-cleared individuals will not be considered, clearance verification is required prior to submittal. 

 

 

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