NextGen Federal Systems

Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security

Software Engineer

Backend EngineeringPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeMelbourne, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field is required.
At least 6 years of software engineering and development experience is required.
At least 2 years of experience leading a small software team is required.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Java, Python, or C++, is required.
Understanding of the modern software lifecycle, including DevSecOps and Agile, is required.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automating software builds, containerization, delivery, quality, and deployment is required.
Experience deploying and operating production-grade, containerized software is required.
Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve systems architecture is required.
Ability to roadmap capabilities, decompose a backlog, and estimate tasks is required.
Ability to analyze problems flexibly and creatively, manage complex tasks, and adapt to rapidly changing requirements is required.
Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement them in a dynamic environment is required.
Experience working on Agile teams using Kanban and/or Scrum, with Jira for issue tracking, is required.
Verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills are required.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Work on a cross-functional team to develop software solutions for DoD mission-critical programs of record, ranging from C2 to intelligence to acquisition.
Lead a team of software and DevSecOps engineers developing scripts to automate verification and validation, model interoperability and Digital Thread code, and real-time services that emulate network nodes, links, and capabilities.
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions.
Contribute capabilities to the Integrate Digital Environment (IDE), which enables modeling activities.
Work with the platform engineering team on IDE deployment and development.
Work with the digital engineering vendor to integrate and apply network emulation and RF simulation capabilities in the solution.
Work with systems engineers to align with the broader architecture.
Support the development of design (for example, SDD), test, and user-guide documentation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers on coding, testing, and deployment best practices.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to continuously improve the technology stack.
Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
Enforce best practices for code review, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture.
Lead Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and demos.
Collaborate with customers, teammates, partners, and other stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Current DoD Secret clearance is preferred.
Experience with performant languages such as C/C++, Rust, and Go for real-time emulation is desirable.
Experience deploying applications to Kubernetes with Helm is desirable.
Experience with performant transports and serialization such as gRPC and Protocol Buffers is desirable.
Understanding of software architecture and design patterns is desirable.
Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is desirable.
Experience with SysML using Cameo/MagicDraw, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, ModelCenter, AGI SAM, Rhapsody, or Sparx Enterprise Architect is desirable.
Experience with government off-the-shelf modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, EWIRDB, NGTS, or OneSAF is desirable.
Experience with commercial off-the-shelf modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Minerva, AGI STK, Ansys ModelCenter, Dassault SOLIDWORKS, Keysight EXata, or SystemVue is desirable.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is desirable.

NextGen’s practice in Digital Engineering (DE) is growing. As such, we are seeking to hire Software Engineers with familiarity with technologies that enable modeling and simulation and/or digital engineering. NextGen’s DE team builds high fidelity Digital Twins employing Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) approaches in support of new systems development for commercial and DoD/Intel customers. Selected engineers will collaborate with fellow DE colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools. Establish and grow your Digital Engineering career with NextGen today!

Responsibilities

Work on a cross-functional team to develop cutting edge software solutions for DoD mission critical programs of record, ranging from C2 to intel to acquisition
Lead a team of software/DevSecOps engineers to develop scripts for automation of V&V, develop model interoperability and Digital Thread code and develop real-time services that emulate network nodes, links and capabilities
Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions
Contribute capabilities to the Integrate Digital Environment (IDE) built to enable all modeling activities
Work with platform engineering team on IDE deployment and development
Work with DE vendor on integration and application of network emulation and RF simulation capabilities into the solution
Work with systems engineers on alignment with broader architecture
Support development of design (Ex: SDD), test and user guide documentation
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends to continuously improve our tech stack
Optimize application performance, security, and scalability
Enforce best practices for code review, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture
Lead Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, planning and demos
Collaborate across stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar
6+ years software engineering and development experience
2+ years leading a small software team
Proficiency in multiple programming languages: Java, Python, C++, etc.
Solid understanding of the modern software lifecycle including DevSecOps and Agile
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automating software build, containerization, delivery, quality and deployment
Experience deploying and operating production grade and containerized software
Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture
Ability to roadmap capabilities to be developed, decompose a Backlog and estimate tasks
Ability to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements
Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment
Experience working on Agile teams in Kanban and/or Scrum with Jira for issue tracking
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills
Current DoD Secret clearance preferred; U.S Citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications

Experience with performant languages such as C/C++, Rust and Go for real-time emulation
Experience with deploying applications to Kubernetes with Helm
Experience with performant transports and serialization such as gRPC/protobuf
Good understanding of software architecture and design patterns
Experience with cloud providers like AWS (preferred), Azure or Google
Experience with SysML using Cameo/MagicDraw, Cameo Simulation Toolkit, ModelCenter and/or AGI SAM, Rhapsody or Sparx Enterprise Architect
Experience with GOTS MS&A tools (AFSIM, EWIRDB, NGTS, OneSAF or similar)
Experience with COTS MS&A tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Minerva, AGI STK, Ansys ModelCenter, Dassault SOLIDWORKS, Keysight EXata, SystemVue or similar)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

About NextGen: NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance.

We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

1. Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.

2. Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.

3. Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.

4. Strive to achieve results as an organization.

5. Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.

6. Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.

7. Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.

8. Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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About the Company

NextGen Federal Systems

Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security

NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services for the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial clients, including software development, research and development, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management. Its offerings combine services and solution development delivered through agile, mature processes to produce working systems that analysts and warfighters rely on, while maintaining cost-effective delivery. The company differentiates itself with ISO 9001 certification, CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC Level 3 appraisals, government-domain focus, rapid growth, and a blended services/solutions model across multiple U.S. offices. Its goal is to tackle complex defense and intelligence challenges by providing reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions that meet mission needs.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.6M
Headquarters: Morgantown, WV
Founded: 2011

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