Software Engineer - Special Operations Mission Systems

DS2

$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus 6+ years of experience
  • Experience in developing mission planning applications specifically for USASOAC, focusing on the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, or Typescript
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for timely project completion
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with team members and clients to brainstorm and solve challenges

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, deploy, and demonstrate mission planning applications for elite special operations teams
  • Test, develop, peer review, and continuously integrate changes into the code base with the team
  • Research, report, and create proof-of-concepts for next generation aviation mission planning
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and programming tools for team relevancy
  • Collaborate with teammates in planning and troubleshooting projects

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage including STD, LTD, and AD&D
  • Generous paid time off and floating holidays
  • 401K with company-matching contributions
  • Educational and growth opportunities with tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Sponsored community volunteer events
  • Engaging monthly office social activities like game nights and cookouts
Full Job Description
Are you interested in creating mission critical software to support our warfighter? Do you want to work on a team developing new and emerging technologies? Are you open to new ideas, collaborating with teammates, teaching, and learning from others? If this is the kind of person you are, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team! We are looking to add a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support Special Operations.

Please Note: You must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Responsibilities - What you'll do:
  • Play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and demonstrating feature-rich mission planning applications that support the nation's most elite special operations warriors
  • Work with your team to test, develop, peer review, and continuously integrate changes into the code base
  • Conduct research for, report on, and create proof-of-concepts and prototypes for modern ways to support next generation aviation mission planning
  • Learn emerging technologies and programming tools to keep you and your team as well equipped as possible

Required Qualifications - We need someone who:

  • Has a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field and at least 6 years of experience
  • Has a background in developing mission planning applications for USASOAC, with specific focus on supporting the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
  • Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, or Typescript
  • Is a motivated and energetic developer that manages time well and can prioritize tasks to ensure projects are completed on time
  • Engages with teammates, both virtually and face-to-face, to plan projects, seek out or provide help on issues, as well as present solutions to clients
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Preferred Qualifications - Bonus points if you:

  • Have experience using Windows Presentation Foundation for .Net Desktop Development
  • Have experience using Web frameworks such as React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, or Angular
  • Have any experience developing cross platform applications using Kotlin Multiplatform or .Net MAUI
  • Have examples of code or applications you've built that we can check out
  • Can demonstrate proficiency with AI-Assisted software development workflows
  • Received one or more Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications or any other technical certifications

Benefits - What we do for you:
  • Flexible work hours
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
  • Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
  • Educational and growth opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan repayment
    • Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
    • Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
  • Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
  • Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties

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