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Vertex Aerospace LLC Software and System Engineer SOFTW011863 in Madison, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for a Software and System Engineer TE in Madison, Mississippi.
Summary: This position provides software engineer support to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) Operations Group (OPSGRP) located at Hohenfels, Germany. JMRC's mission is to train Multinational Interoperability to U.S., NATO, and partner nation forces up to the Brigade level in an extended Live, Virtual, and Constructive Decisive Action Training Environment. JMRC supports the U.S. Army Europe theater security cooperation plan through planning and participation in NATO and U.S. Army Europe exercise programs.
Duties and Responsibilities: Develops unique software and provides technical support for the Joint Multinational Readiness Center Instrumentation System (JMRC-IS), Range Data Measurement System. (RDMS), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Interfaces and Bridges, Video and Audio recording, editing and playback systems as well as support for the security and network infrastructure of the instrumentation system as a whole. Develops flowcharts, generates coding, prepares unit-test, performs unit testing, and participates in code and unit test reviews. Reviews general program design and generates computer coding and changes to existing programs. Designs, implements, tests, and documents computer programs. Reviews general program design and generates computer coding to perform the intended function of the design. Develops existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for modification. Develops software module unit test plans. Conducts peer reviews of other programmers' designs, code, testing, and documentation as required. Performs unit testing (debugging), participates in unit-test reviews, and ensures that program documentation reflects any and all changes. Develops integration, systems, and performance test code and test harnesses and mockups as required to assure the appropriate level of surety for the modified software. Drafts and coordinates test plans. Interacts with designated U.S. Government and contract personnel to conduct formal Software Acceptance Tests (SATs) and Government Acceptance Tests (GATs). Documents changes as directed by U.S. Government and designated contracting personnel. Maintains appropriate source-code control using appropriate source code control tools and accepted industry best practice techniques. Understands the specialized hardware systems supporting the JMRC-IS and how the software interfaces with those systems. Understands the military context of the software and systems so as to be able to recommend appropriate changes and fixes to improve the fidelity of the training. Performs duties of Software Systems Analyst as required.
Requirements and Qualifications: A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience. Desired Skills and Qualifications: Former U.S. military officer or noncommissioned officer with experience as a system engineer, software engineer, database engineer, programmer, or system administrator in a S. military environment. Understands U.S. Department of Defense language of operations, processes and standards, to include acronyms, abbreviations and terminology. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, to include, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Possess a U.S. SECRET clearance.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
