Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Software

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Software
Job Code: 18537
Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

The Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer will be responsible for working within an Integrated Product Team to develop specialized processing systems for a diverse customer base. This team, comprised of engineers from many disciplines, works closely with customers to gain insight into real-world needs, priorities, and obtains operational feedback to provide the best system solutions for our users. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for software development in a variety of software domains to achieve solutions for various projects/programs. This position requires a self-motivated team player with excellent technical and communication skills. Opportunities exist for travel if desired.
Essential Functions:
Work closely with team members to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, as well as operational performance requirements.
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test.
Ensure designs are compliant with specifications.
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
Use Object Oriented Programming (OOP) methodologies to design, develop, test, and maintain complex software systems.
Investigate and resolve defects.
Research new software concepts.
Prepare and produce releases of software components.
Develop documentation as needed.
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Willing and able to travel CONUS/OCONUS occasionally.
Proficient knowledge of the Linux Operating System including experience developing and testing software
Developing web applications using at least one popular web framework
Network socket programming and Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
Designing and developing multi-threaded, distributed systems.
Data communications experience with modern protocols and formats (e.g., XML, JSON, REST APIs, etc.).
Virtualization as well as containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
Rocky/Red Hat Linux Image Customization & Kickstart Scripting.
Learn new concepts quickly and rapidly prototype.
Work with flexible goals or shifting priorities.
Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment or on independent assignments.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with six (6) years of prior Object-Oriented Programming experience.
Graduate Degree with four (4) years of prior Object-Oriented Programming experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of ten (10) years of prior Object-Oriented Programming experience.
Must have an active DoD Top Secret (SCI) security clearance at the time of hire.
5+ years Object Oriented Programming experience with a strong focus on Java and/or C++.
Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills:

Shell scripting experience.
Software architectural expertise (e.g., service-oriented architectures & micro-services).
Databases and SQL.
Google Protocol Buffer (GPB) data serialization.
Using software configuration management tools (e.g. Git, SVN, etc.).
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