Software Engineer

Job Description

Title: Software Engineer

Location: Hazelwood, MO and they will reconsider relocation candidates but will not help in relocation costs

Onsite may be hybrid but go with 5 days week in office for now.

Must have a Secret Clearance to start

Duration: 6+ Months

There will be 8 positions all will convert to FTE

They provide Missile Guidance - this is a critical role in government success. Tomahawk software code from late 80s needs to be updated to present language.

They are looking to move away from Fortran or Ada - old software to newer: VB.Net / C++.

It is a 3 year period of performance but are only funded as one year

They do need secret level clearance and work must be done on site, they can augment that with a 4 day 10 hours a day effort (9x80) This is in Hazelwood, MO

Job Description:

- Develops, documents and maintains architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for software systems.

- Develops and maintains code and integrates software components into a fully functional software system.

- Develops software verification plans, test procedures and test environments, executing the test procedures and documenting test results to ensure software system requirements are met.

- Performs software project management and software supplier management functions.

- Develops, selects, tailors and deploys software processes, tools and metrics.

- Executes and documents software research and development projects.

- Serves as a subject matter expert for software domains, system-specific issues, processes and regulations.

- Tracks and evaluates software team and supplier performance to ensure product and process conformance to project plans and industry standards.

- Works under general direction.

Develop and maintain code, unit test and integrate software components into the TMP system

Develop, document and maintain architectures, requirements, interfaces, designs and algorithms for TMP system

Collaborate with software development team to share expertise and knowledge

Provides technical solutions for a diverse range of challenges

Implementation of TMP and Industry standard software processes

Collaboration with and provide guidance to less experienced team members

What are the Top 3-5 Skills needed to perform this role/job?

2+ years' experience with VB.Net

2+ years' SQL

Proficiency in C++

Experience in all aspects of designing and implementing system architecture, requirements, software and software testing

Software skills required: VB.Net / C++, nice to have Fortran or Ada

Any certifications required? No

Any traits that would make a candidate NOT a good fit for the role/what you DON'T want to see on resume?:

Like to work by self or alone & non-software development

What similar companies do you like to see candidates from?: Open to all based on software experience

Open communication with suppliers?: I can, would prefer to go through you as we discussed

Top 3-5 Soft Skills for culture fit:

-Team work

- Flexibility

- Gets along well with others

- Communication skills

Education: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor's) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience technical education and experience (e.g. Master's) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Additional:

Scope of Open Role

Duration 1year with option for 2 additional years, Depends on customer funding

Contract only or Contract to hire? Don't understand what you are asking, Looking for subcontract hire

Are you okay with out-of-state candidates?: Yes, no relocation fee though

Work Schedule/Shift Expectations: First Shift

Expected OT? No, Only if the program falls behind schedule

Would this person need to be 100% onsite, or any remote opportunities?: 100% on-Site

Reason for the need (increased work load, backfill, MLOA, etc.): Increased work Load for a revenue generating position

Will this role require local Citizenship/?: ship

Will the contractor be expected to travel? If yes, how often?: No

Clearance? If yes, what type and do they need this prior to starting? Yes, Minimum US DoD Secret before starting

Program Name : Tomahawk

Security Clearance required upon start - Secret

NO REMOTE (due to nature of work)

Work Schedule/Shift Expectations: First Shift

Expected OT? No, Only if the program falls behind schedule

Would this person need to be 100% onsite, or any remote opportunities?: 100% on-Site

Reason for the need (increased work load, backfill, MLOA, etc.): Increased work Load for a revenue generating position

Will this role require local Citizenship/?: ship

Will the contractor be expected to travel? If yes, how often?: No

Thanks & Regards

Deepak Panday

Sr. Technical Recruiter

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