Software Engineer

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Perform a variety of systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems supporting the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) and Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment – Network (STAVE-NET) . STAVE-NET is a key part of the US Navy's STAVE program. It provides a networked infrastructure that allows for the distribution of training content and courseware to various locations, including ships, schoolhouses, and training facilities.

Design, develop, test, debug, and implement complex software solutions to improve or maintain the NCTE / STAVE-NET , such as by providing capability to integrate tactical systems with simulation-based training interfaces

Perform all aspects of software lifecycle development and maintenance to in compliance with contractual and legal requirements as well as governing guidelines and standards

Identify or define software information and engineering requirements commensurate with the complexity of those software systems to meet customer requirements

Identify specific technical problems and implement solutions using applicable procedures, knowledge, tools, and methods for software requirements, software design, software construction, software testing, and software maintenance tasks

Research and propose solutions for prospective products with contemporary technologies aimed at improving the performance of customer solutions

Utilize protocol such as protocols Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA) etc.

Integrate the discipline of software engineering with other team member disciplines, to include those of computer science, computer engineering, management, mathematics, project management, quality management, software ergonomics, and systems engineering

Up to 25% travel required or as needed

Minimum Qualifications :

3+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, to include digital logic, circuit analysis, and embedded systems programming

Experience in software development using C / C++ or Java

Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Gradle / Maven, SQL, PostgreSQL, and / or Sencha Ext JS (web dev in general JavaScript / HTML / CSS)

Experience with Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGI), Jenkins, and / or SonarQube

Knowledge of systems design / development lifecycle (SDLC), software systems theory and engineering principles, network / systems design and implementation, virtualization, and cloud technologies

Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140 / 8570. (ex. CompTia Sec+)

Experience with Agile development methodologies and familiarity with web development and architecture.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

7+ years of relevant work experience as a software engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred

Software development experience in classified and unclassified environments, specifically related to development of Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS)

Software or systems engineering experience specializing in M&S and C4I integration applications such as JBUS and JSAF

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in systems development

Clearance Requirements :

Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.