JAVA Developer - Philadelphia, PA

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant STEM degree.
  • 3 years of experience with Java programming.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.
  • Proficient in modular monolith architecture and related technologies.
  • Experience maintaining legacy Java codebases (300k+ LOC).
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems like FactoryTalk View or Ignition.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software requirements for Machinery Control Systems based on design specifications.
  • Create software integration designs for networking and supervisory control systems.
  • Configure and manage software and hardware installation procedures and instructions.
  • Provide engineering services for hardware and software development and maintenance.
  • Analyze automation testing pipelines and scripts from PIMCS ecosystem.
  • Read and interpret Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for continuous improvement.
  • Support the software lifecycle in accordance with Systems Engineering Processes and relevant standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on-site at the prestigious Philadelphia Naval Yard.
  • Access to a veteran-friendly employment environment focused on military-affiliated individuals.
  • Possibility to contribute to impactful projects related to naval technology and systems.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in engineering and cybersecurity fields.
  • Potential for skills advancement through diverse projects and responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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Responsibilities
Noblis MSD is seeking a well-rounded JAVA Software Developer for the development and integration of PIMCS technology for onboard trainers. This is an onsite position in Philadelphia, PA at the Naval Yard.

Responsibilities:

Develop software requirements for Machinery Control Systems (MCS) based on the Naval Combatant Design Specification (NCDS), Design Practice Criteria (DPC) manuals, DoD and NAVSEA guidance, marine specifications, and commercial specifications as applicable.
Develop software integration designs for networking, supervisory control systems, and other test tools/systems developed inhouse.
Develop, maintain, configure, and manage software and hardware installation procedures, instructions, notices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Provide engineering services that include development and maintenance in support of hardware and software.
Analyze & decipherall automation testing pipelines and scripts from the Platform Independent Machinery Controls System (PIMCS) ecosystem in NSWCPD
Analyze & decipher all Jenkins pipelines.
Read, develop and decipher Jenkins continuous improvement and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Provide software lifecycle support following the NSWCPD Systems Engineering Process (SEP) with applicable Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards and specifications.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or relevant STEM degree.
3 years of experience with Java programming.
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Active clearance preferred.
Proficient in modular monolith architecture, understanding JPMS, classloader isolation, and dependency injection
Experience maintaining/refactoring large legacy Java codebases (300k+ LOC)
Knowledge of PLC I/O mapping, ladder logic behaviors, and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix
Familiar with SCADA systems like FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or Wonderware
Ability to learn PIMCS framework (Platform Independent Machinery Controls System ecosystem in NSWCPD)
Experience delivering software under CMMI Level 3+ or equivalent
Decipher, read and understand code metrics for test coverage from Sonarqube
Fluent and able to navigate in a Linux Operating System

This position is on-site at the Philadelphia Naval Yard.

Desired Qualifications
Experience containerizing large Java monoliths for Docker or RHEL 8/9
Experience with Java 17 to Java 25 migration (including records, sealed classes, and enhanced switch)
Knowledge of JGroups for distributed clustering in legacy Java
Leading or mentoring development teams through modernization efforts
Collaborating with cybersecurity, systems engineering, and testing teams
Participating in IV&V and FQT
Writing clear software design documents, ICDs, and release notes
Desired certifications: Linux or OS certification, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer (OCPJP 17)
Must have good communication skills including communication with and with people with varying technical knowledge and various levels of management

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