USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago
ENGINEER/SCIENTIST Unmanned Surface Vessel Lead Mission Autonomy Software Developer
Dahlgren, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Engineer/Scientist for the Unmanned Surface Vessel Lead Mission Autonomy Software Developer role. The position involves understanding the sponsor's environment, translating real-world needs into technical specifications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will gain an understanding of the sponsor's environment and aid in meeting milestone goals during development in support of their mission
You will understand and translate real-world needs into technical specifications, providing the sponsor the ability to deliver focused engineering solutions that deliver deployable technologies
You will communicate across the team and with the team lead to support software and interface development
You will design software architecture, enforce coding standards, and solve complex technical issues
You will mentor developers, delegate tasks, and foster collaboration
You will collaborate with other competencies, such as QA, DevOps, Systems Engineering, and UX/UI, to ensure seamless integration of software components
You will identify and implement improvements to the development process for efficiency and quality
You will contribute to the full software development life cycle, from requirements analysis to design, implementation, testing, and deployment
You will write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards and best practices
You will develop high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices
You will contribute to the development of software architecture, ensuring scalability, modularity, and extensibility
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Al/ML components into software applications and systems
You will conduct thorough performance analysis and implement optimizations to meet specified performance goals and support certification and fielding of Al/ML Testing tools
You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
You will document code, algorithms, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
This is a Cyberspace Workforce position for the 1550 series, work role code Software Developer, proficiency level Intermediate, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 CW Qualification and DON policies
This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, ND-03 (GS 09/11 equivalency), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: As a computer scientist with experience in software development and software architectures
Significant experience as a Software Developer (5-8 + years)
Experience with networking concepts and transport layers: TCP/UDP, DDS, Protobufs
Expertise in Python and Java with a familiarity with C++, bash, and Kotlin
Strong understanding with pub/sub message architectures
Experience with building modular interfaces, software containerization, and microservices
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
Proven ability to design scalable, maintainable, and secure software architectures
Proficiency with DevOps principles and practices and CI/CD tools
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
10001+ employees
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