Job Description
Alion has been providing modeling and simulation software to the Navy Service Program for over 20 years, and the exciting work we do keeps growing with new and continued demand for our state-of-the-art modeling and simulation software that allows Navy sailors to simulate actual warfare scenarios. The demands for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and sophisticated Cloud technologies requires that we rise to the challenge to meet the need for years to come. Come be part of this challenging, exciting software development opportunity! Read on for more details:
The Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS) Developer is responsible for the life-cycle software engineering of JBUS system interfaces to meet Navy Service Program Manager objectives. JBUS is the Navy Continuous Training Environment's (NCTE) primary application for performing simulation and C4I protocol translations and application level filtering. It bridges many architectures and protocols using plugins specialized for each architecture. JBUS translates messages both on the syntactic level, reordering fields and changing their datatypes, and on the semantic level, mapping enumerations and filling in missing fields and packets. The NCTE is an integrating architecture (networks, simulations, simulation routing equipment, data translation devices, and C5I systems) that forms a LVC range for distributed training. The JBUS Developer is a contributor to the NCTE software engineering activities in support of Fleet LVC training (LVCt), Joint LVCt, and Unit Level Training. NCTE Software Engineering provides modeling and simulation application development, LVC systems integration support, and in-service engineering support to US Fleet Forces (USFF) and the Number Fleets. The NCTE Software Engineering team is directly responsible, in this context, for developing and maintaining technical solutions and standards to provide the greatest level of training capability to the warfighter, at the lowest possible cost, at the fastest pace achievable.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, this developer will receive prioritized requirements from the NCTE Engineering leadership, work with end users to achieve robust, maintainable and effective simulation and C4I interfaces, and support the continuous improvement of the software infrastructure.
The developer will be required to work with a team of developers and subject matter experts to develop, enhance, integrate, and support JBUS.
Primary development is done on Red Hat Linux 6/7 platforms using Eclipse and/or IntelliJ IDEs to write Java and JavaScript (Sencha ExtJS). Shell scripting is used to help automate tasks and query information. Git is the primary revision control system.
Assists in the writing and/or presentation of briefings (reports on analyses, findings, and project progress), project or task plans, system specification manuals, technical reports and user manuals.
Participates in the preparation of technical proposals.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline plus 5-7+ years of directly related experience developing and maintaining software. Subsequent to employment, achieving employer funded Security+ and an OS certification will be required if the successful candidate does not have them already.
In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 7 years applicable work experience. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Required
- U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Comprehensive understanding and usage of the Java programming language. C# or C++ is also acceptable.
- Experience in development of multi-threaded applications
- Strong understanding of object oriented (OO) design and development
- Experience with and willingness to use an IDE for development
- Experience with Java debugging tools
- Ability to obtain related technical certifications
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to provide on-site support
- Desired
- Experience using Software Configuration Management Tools such as SVN or GIT
- Experience with Eclipse, Intelllij, or other Java-related IDE
- Experience with JUnit unit testing framework
- Experience with Agile Development
- Experience with development in a Linux/Unix environment
- JavaScript development experience
- Experience with Systems Engineering
- Development experience in Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA), High Level Architecture (HLA), and/or Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocols
- Favorable
- Experience with Apache ActiveMQ
- Knowledge of Gradle build system
- Experience with Open Source Gateway Initiative (OSGi) frameworks
- Experience with CSS and HTML
- Experience with continuous integration and analysis tools such as Jenkins and SonarQube
- Experience with implementation of crtyptographic log-on (CLO) in applications
- Experience with secure programming techniques such as those defined in the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Application Security and Development (ASD) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- Experience with applying role and/or user based permissions to application access
- Database development experience
- Shell Scripting or knowledge of other Scripting language
- C/C++ development experience
- Security+ and Linux+ certifications
- Experience with C4I Systems
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Security Clearance: None
Telework - 100%
Diversity Statement
We are an EOE that values our employee's talent – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or other protected characteristics – Your Talent Is Our Strength .
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Alion will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply. Please visit the Alion Careers site for more information. U.S. Citizenship Required for the majority of our positions.
Covid Notice
A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.