Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

• Location: Boulder, Colorado
• Type: Contract
• Job #79185

An aerospace client is looking for a Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance who will be responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications.
Location: Boulder, CO 80301 (On-site)
Position: Software Engineer
Pay Rate: $116.94/hr. - $131.76/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 6 months or longer
Schedule: 5×8 (M-F)
The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Template Kinematic Estimation Library (TKEL) team. The domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. TKEL aims to provide a common and extensible mission data processing framework that accelerates new multi-int fusion programs. The position is located in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation, testing, deployment, and debugging of software applications. This includes researching, identifying, and implementing solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary software problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with algorithm engineers to design and implement algorithms that are both performant and extensible to new mission areas (e.g. OPIR, Radar) and platforms (e.g. x86, ARM, cloud)
• Integration of capabilities into new and existing programs
• Software development using Agile Methodology
• Utilizing Jira to document bugs and enhancements
• Software engineering support for multi-language (Modern C++, Python, and Java) and complex software systems
• Enhance usability, performance, and maintainability of systems via analysis and bug fixes
• Coordinate, integrate, and resolve defects in conjunction with the test team
• Preparation of software documentation and models
• Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 0 years of experience.
• Linux experience
• C/C++ proficiency
• Object Oriented Programing (OOP) experience
• Configuration management software experience (i.e. Git, etc.)
• Containerization and cloud experience
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• OO design pattern and modern data structure experience
• Configuration management software experience (i.e. Git, etc.)
• Software development and troubleshooting in a team environment
• Legacy software and modernization effort experience
• C++ Template Metaprogramming
• Java, Python, and shell scripting language experience
• Agile development experience
• Atlassian Tool Suite experience
• Technical leadership experience
• Full software development lifecycle experience

About our client :
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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