MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented C++ Software Developer to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time, onsite position.
In this role, you will be integral to the core simulation development for the US Air Force's critical Airfield Damage - Assessment & Resiliency Modeling (AD-ARM) suite. This sophisticated Modeling & Simulation software plays a vital role in providing analysis and decision-making support to the Secretary of the Air Force and other key stakeholders. As a member of our Modeling & Simulation software development team, the C++ software developer assists with future development and enhancements to existing USAF Modeling & Simulation software. You will work collaboratively with the internal technical team to perform maintenance on existing source code, assist with responding to customer issues with software, and suggest solutions for software modifications or enhancements. You will participates in the development of software user manuals and technical documentation. Work closely with other technical staff to learn and understand our software products and customer’s analysis domain and assist technical and analytic staff with running the software.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate in Agile development methodologies using a variety of software development tools and techniques to include Visual Studio IDE, UML design tools, and database management tools. Specific duties include:
Maintain and enhance existing C++ applications
Design, develop, and unit test new software components and functionality to meet customer requirements
Work closely with members of the internal simulation development team to keep GUI in sync with inputs and outputs of the core simulation
Analyze reported issues and assist with debugging and developing fixes
Assist with preparation of system documentation (e.g., design documents, interface design documents, and user manuals)
Follow established software engineering processes and procedures
Must be able to work independently and show initiative, but also communicate status and problems to other team members and supervisors
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree and 5+ years of related experience
Minimum of 3 years of software design and development experience using modern C++ with strong emphasis on object-oriented analysis and design
Experienced in SQL database programming including SQL statements to query, update, insert, and delete specific data elements
Experience with distributed source code management systems such as Git or Mercurial
Experience with supporting full software lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Top-Secret clearance
Experience with SQLite database engine and optimization techniques
Experience with Python scripting language
Experience with cross-platform C++ development on Windows and Linux
Experience with data visualization techniques and GIS technologies
Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other ground-based and airborne systems, airbase defense systems, and weapons employment in engagement, mission, or campaign level simulations
Communicate well with other team members and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen.
Current and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI 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 frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers.
In this role, you will be integral to the core simulation development for the US Air Force's critical Airfield Damage - Assessment & Resiliency Modeling (AD-ARM) suite. This sophisticated Modeling & Simulation software plays a vital role in providing analysis and decision-making support to the Secretary of the Air Force and other key stakeholders. As a member of our Modeling & Simulation software development team, the C++ software developer assists with future development and enhancements to existing USAF Modeling & Simulation software. You will work collaboratively with the internal technical team to perform maintenance on existing source code, assist with responding to customer issues with software, and suggest solutions for software modifications or enhancements. You will participates in the development of software user manuals and technical documentation. Work closely with other technical staff to learn and understand our software products and customer’s analysis domain and assist technical and analytic staff with running the software.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate in Agile development methodologies using a variety of software development tools and techniques to include Visual Studio IDE, UML design tools, and database management tools. Specific duties include:
Maintain and enhance existing C++ applications
Design, develop, and unit test new software components and functionality to meet customer requirements
Work closely with members of the internal simulation development team to keep GUI in sync with inputs and outputs of the core simulation
Analyze reported issues and assist with debugging and developing fixes
Assist with preparation of system documentation (e.g., design documents, interface design documents, and user manuals)
Follow established software engineering processes and procedures
Must be able to work independently and show initiative, but also communicate status and problems to other team members and supervisors
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree and 5+ years of related experience
Minimum of 3 years of software design and development experience using modern C++ with strong emphasis on object-oriented analysis and design
Experienced in SQL database programming including SQL statements to query, update, insert, and delete specific data elements
Experience with distributed source code management systems such as Git or Mercurial
Experience with supporting full software lifecycle, including analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Top-Secret clearance
Experience with SQLite database engine and optimization techniques
Experience with Python scripting language
Experience with cross-platform C++ development on Windows and Linux
Experience with data visualization techniques and GIS technologies
Experience in modeling & simulation of modern combat aircraft, other ground-based and airborne systems, airbase defense systems, and weapons employment in engagement, mission, or campaign level simulations
Communicate well with other team members and balance shifting priorities to meet deadlines
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen.
Current and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI 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 frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers.