AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California. 

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation’s warfighters.  Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers. 

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The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Developer (Engineer Lead)-Senior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $155,000.00 - $220,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location: 

Patuxent River, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

Position Background:

The Lead Software Engineer is to develop, validate, install and integrate a proof-of-concept acquisition software to interface with both new and legacy Data Acquisition and Processing System (DAPS) hardware commercial off the shelf (COTS) products and databases at the Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) facility. The Data Acquisition and Processing (DAPS) team is a government run team that supports data collection efforts during electromagnetic pulse (EMP), Lightning, and Radio Frequency (RF) susceptibility testing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland.

A typical day as a Software Developer (Engineer Lead)-Senior may include:

• Assists the Program Manager with hiring a team of Software Developers to work the effort
• Designs a Windows application that will serve as the new DAPS software
• Utilizes an Agile implementation process to employ fixed length Sprints encompassing requirements, design, development, testing and deployment resulting in a finished and tested product at the end of each Sprint
• Uses SCRUM or DoD agile standards to develop, design, document, and deliver a high-level design of the overall system architecture for a new Data Acquisition and Processing System (DAPS) using the Agile implementation processes
• Processing System (DAPS) using Agile implementation processes
• Leads daily internal discussions, development work, Sprint Review meetings and Sprint Retrospective
• Completes a high-level design element of the complete system at the end of each Sprint
• Conducts a preliminary design review and the systems requirements review of the high-level design
• Creates the System Architecture documentation
• Works with a team to develop all other documentation for this project
• Leads a team of Software Developers creating DAPS software
• Interfaces software that shall communicate/import the legacy DAPS Microsoft Access Structured Query Language (SQL) relational database
• Interfaces software that shall interact/interface with the existing EG&G ODS-1500 and ODS-2200 Optical Data Link transceivers used at NAWCAD EMP facility
• Interfaces for recording, playback, presentation and post execution analysis
• Incorporates a new Graphic User Interface (GUI) to control software functions
• Communicates with Windows based systems that include oscilloscopes, network analyzers and computers
• Uses Python, VS Code (or other IDEs), Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, GitLab, MySQL or other DBs

Must-haves:

• BS Degree in Computer Science or Engineering: Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering may qualify with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency with Python
• Proficiency with DevOps and Continuous Integration
• Experience leading a team of Software Developers using modern methodologies including Agile and DevOps
• Experience with complex application architectures, including separation of application roles and using/designing APIs to control or retrieve data from other applications
• Experience designing GUIs (either OS or web applications)
• Experience analyzing existing and designing new database schemas
• Knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns and object-oriented software design
• Experience analyzing legacy software as part of software modernization efforts
• Experience using Agile development and DevOps methodologies
• The ability to collaborate with customers (including engineers and technicians) to design, develop and deploy solutions
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience using oscilloscopes and other RF measurement equipment
• Experience developing software to collect data from measurement equipment
• Experience using containers as part of DevOps
• Experience support Special Access Program (SAP) efforts

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.