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Job Title: Mission Management Software Engineer

Job Code: 196

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

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Mission Management Software Engineer – NOAA Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services (GGSS)

L3Harris employees are passionate about our customers and their mission. Our work supports civil service, transportation safety, advancing space access and national security. We are dedicated to driving product innovation because we know the critical role our customers have in the protection and defense of our freedoms worldwide. Be part of an innovative team creating tomorrows leading technology.

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Job Description:

This position provides software defect and enhancement support for NOAA Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services (GGSS) Mission Management (MM) of a Satellite Antenna Ground System. Software Engineer responsible for research, design, development, and integration of software systems for a large program. As part of our team, you will be responsible for helping to develop ground system command and control, antenna interface and data forwarding functions. Help with leading the research, design, development, and integration of software systems. This role requires the application of the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. You will analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Develop and direct software system testing procedures, programming and documentation. Technologies utilized by the systems include C++, Java, python, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products. Interface with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel.

Essential Functions:

A strong, first-hand knowledge of maintaining the software baseline in ClearCase and strategies for managing multiple baselines in the same tool.
Ensure that products/projects delivered meet customer requirements and specifications
Drive process improvements to aid in team coordination and maintain delivery schedule
Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes
Good organizational skills, excellent problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills
Excellent ability to analyze problems and to focus and drive down to the root cause of problems quickly
Contribute to requirements analysis, design, code and unit test, integration and test, requirements sell off, and operations and maintenance of application software systems

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
Minimum 4 years of software development experience in application software development
Prior or current experience in development, maintenance, troubleshooting and investigating software problems for RedHat Linux based implementation
Experience in Java, Python, or Javascript
Experience in bash scripting
Prior or current experience with software test approaches to recommend appropriate testing
Experience designing, writing, and reviewing code in C++ and/or Java
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Familiar with Linux and Windows operating-systems
Support all phases of the software lifecycle, including software architecture, design, implementation, integration, building and deploying releases, debugging, and full documentation
Understanding of CMMI Level 3 software development processes
Evaluate and recommend architecture and process improvements
Strong skills in scripting (BASH and Python)
Able to integrate major OTS SW packages from Oracle, IBM, etc.
Experience with HTML, Perl, MatLab a plus
Experience with LDAP, Active Directory a plus
Experience with ClearCase, especially config specs, merging, and labeling a plus
Experience with Linux application level debugging and OTS library dependencies a plus

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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This job was posted on Sun Jan 07 2024 and expired on Wed Jan 24 2024.

Minimum $83K /yr

$92K /yr Average

Maximum $101K /yr

Tasks

Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.

Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures.

Direct software programming and development of documentation.

Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.

Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.

Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements, or resolve customer problems.

Design or develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.

Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.

Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.

Coordinate installation of software system.

Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.

Supervise and assign work to programmers, designers, technologists, technicians, or other engineering or scientific personnel.

Advise customer about or perform maintenance of software system.

Train users to use new or modified equipment.

Specify power supply requirements and configuration.

Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, or need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.

Use microcontrollers to develop control signals, implement control algorithms, or measure process variables, such as temperatures, pressures, or positions.

Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in area of system installation.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.