Software Engineer
Summary
Senior software engineer supporting post-production software for Bradley A3/A4 combat vehicles: root-causing reported issues, developing fixes, and integrating new hardware. Core stack is Ada with DoD development guidelines and defense protocols; Python/C and HITL/SITL testing are pluses. Requires U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility.
DCS is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the Bradley combat vehicles, A3 and A4, Post Production Support Software effort, by resolving know issues and incorporating new hardware as directed. Determine the root cause of reported issues with the Bradley vehicle and develop fixes. Incorporate new hardware and software into Bradley.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.
Must have a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
Must have 8 years of professional engineering experience.
Working knowledge of the Ada computer language.
Knowledge of Department of Defense Software development guidelines.
Ability to troubleshoot and debug issues.
Experience support combat vehicles systems, Bradley or comparable tactical platforms.
Exposure to adjacent defense protocols such as Ethernet, 1553, CAN bus (J1939), Serial, or VICTORY architecture.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of Python and C computer languages.
Experience with SBTE modeling environments and graphical user interface automation frameworks.
Integration of automated lab benches into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., automated overnight regression test triggers).
Experience with Atlassian tools, BitBucket (git), Jira, Confluence
Working knowledge of Hardware in the Loop (HITL) and Software in the Loop (SITL) test design and real time execution.