2024-02-A Software Engineer

1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for our government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

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Edge is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining software for the Missile Defense Agency. You will develop complex software applications, to include creating and maintaining graphical front-end interfaces, visualization toolsets, SQL Database interfaces, multi-user GUI interfaces, and database management applications.

This position is on-site at 1 st Edge LLC or customer location in Huntsville, AL .

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Develop and deliver customized software products in support of multiple Agency stakeholders
• Use agile methodology to support the rapid development and delivery of standardized, reliable, integrated and secure capabilities to the applicable stakeholder
• Evolve Missile Defense Agency software development methodologies for data center software tools to the use of DevSecOps, Agile, and Continuous Integration, Continuous Development, and Continuous Deployment software development approaches
• Provide expertise in developing software solutions that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning based applications
• Identify and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), Government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and open-source software to enhance the capabilities of agency software
• Migrate legacy COTS/GOTS hardware and software applications to the agency hybrid cloud services
• Work as member of an integrated software development team that leverages personnel and materiel efficiencies across multiple efforts

Essential job skills include:

• Ability to collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and weapon system program stakeholders to develop requirements and integrate software in MDA development environment
• Working knowledge of Software Engineering Institute/Capability Maturity Model Integration (SEI/CMMI) Level 3 requirements and processes
• Ability to modernize legacy software applications
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience

Desired qualifications:

• Experience using agile methodology in a DevSecOps environment to support the rapid development and delivery of standardized, reliable, integrated and secure capabilities to the stakeholder
• Knowledge and expertise regarding processes, procedures, and configuration management approaches to include standard best-practice processes
• Knowledge of missile defense simulations, test scenarios, trajectory analysis, weapon systems, sensors and command and control systems

Required qualifications:

• 3 + years of related experience
• You must be a U.S. Citizen and have, or be able to obtain, a secret security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, mathematics, or related discipline