Software Design Engineer

Position Summary

This is a technical position working on a team of 6-12 in various locations to design, develop, integrate, field, test and document software modifications to a large-scale, widely-fielded codebase using C++, Java, and Javascript/HTML5.  This position is primarily for software design and development on a team developing multi-sensor fusion capabilities.

Candidate will take direction from Program manager, Chief Naval Architect and senior engineers and working on a fast-paced team of developers across multiple work sites both in and out of secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs analysis, design, development, testing, debugging and implementation of moderately complex software components within the large-scale codebase.
• Identifies and resolves of hardware/software interface issues or other technical problems.
• Performs all necessary aspects of the programming phase of software development including coding, testing, debugging and documenting using current guidelines and standards.
• Researches and develops prospective applications and products and maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies.
• Participates in the analysis and development of test plans. Tests assigned components and units, provides test results and recommends corrections.
• Assists in the writing and/or presentation of briefings (reports on analyses, findings, and project progress), project or task plans, system specification manuals, technical reports and user manuals.
• Provides work leadership to less experienced employees.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, Masters of Science preferred.
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 7 years applicable work experience.
• Experience with software development of algorithms, computer networking and interfaces in a Linux environment.
• Technical Experience: C++, JavaScript and Java experience preferred, Experience in C++, Javascript, or Java required.
• Experience in one or more of the following preferred:
  • Experience integrating and fielding complex software on multi-sensor collection platforms
  • Design and application of front-end GUIs
  • Signal and Digital Imagery Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Implementing and executing complex systems in Docker
  • Math, physics, and geodesy
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to communicate software concepts effectively.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in software and systems development; experience with software development tools and programming languages.
• Team Player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

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Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.  Alion will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply.  Please visit the Alion Careers site for more information

U.S. Citizenship Required.