Software Developer - Melbourne, United States - Axient

Description

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient

AXIENT is looking for a Software Developer with Modeling and Simulation experience for a position supporting the OSD Energy Innovation office in operational energy portfolios and related projects to develop multi-domain and Space operational energy modeling, simulation, and visualization effects. Modeling projects will focus on the space domain and its integration with sea, air, land, and cyberspace as they are supporting and supported in cross domain effects. Objective is toolkit development to aid representation of new/future military capabilities in wargames. The analyst will work with military operators and acquirers to improve the flow of information between them. Implementation of classified capabilities as needed.

Technologies, capabilities, and oversight of Service projects will include:

• U.S. and DOD operational energy innovation science and technology (S&T) policy considerations, understanding of proposed Service future force structures and resulting operational energy needs and available energy technologies and capabilities to meet those needs.
• Objective is to maximize operational energy availability and flexibility to operations of future domestic force structures and to enhance the ability of operational energy technologies to enhance and enable future force structure capabilities.
• Analyst will collect and organize wargame vignettes to support a comprehensive strategy with implementation recommendations for use by the OSD Operational Energy Innovation office and be made available to the Service and Combatant Commander operational energy offices. This individual will be supporting the OSD Operational Energy Innovation office, its various energy portfolios, the U.S. Space Force, and other tasks as assigned.

What you will do...

SUPPORTING AIR AND SPACE EFFICIENCY TASKS WILL INCUDE

• Axient seeks researchers and analysts to join our team working Department of Defense (DOD) operational energy and space energy innovation related projects.
• The candidate(s) will work for Axient in support of DOD operational energy assigned portfolios/projects, to enhance effectiveness and efficiencies within and across the domains of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Cyber
• Candidates will apply research, technology, engineering, and writing skills in support of this mission. As requested, the candidate will provide recommendations regarding research findings, technical and operational performance, risk, and suitability. Specific efforts include but are not limited to:
• Support research on current and future operational energy technologies and innovations as directed by government program managers and/or project leaders with government organizations and industry.
• Develop software solutions to aid dialogue and collaboration between military operators and military acquirers.
• Support development of operational energy wargaming and logistics software.
• Collaborate with government labs, academia, industry, and across DoD entities (Services etc.) to identify software requirements and specifications.
• Produce efficient and well-documented code based on stakeholder-driven requirements and specifications.
• Test and prepare programs and applications for release to the DoD.
• Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and improve software.
• Maintain strict and well documented version control, particularly as it relates to the current and previous releases of AFSIM.
• Work with the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) and other Service M&S offices.
• Compile and assess user feedback from OSD leadership and stakeholders at DoD wargames.
• Produce technical documentation to guide future development efforts.
• Coordinate work with Service energy offices, Joint Staff, Combatant Commanders, to include supporting briefings and meetings as needed to meet OSD Operational Energy Innovation Office objectives.
• Support organizational meetings and associated communities of interest by coordinating, conducting, and documenting operational energy innovation research with particular emphasis on the Space Domain.
• Track completion of assigned actions and generate written/graphical materials and documents as required.
• Assist and/or follow/support other administrative requirements necessary for the efficient management of assigned projects.
• Provide project insights to leaders as they are discovered.
• Support other efforts and tasks as directed by OSD government customer and assigned project leader.
• Support the exploration of advanced energy innovation technologies and their applications across all domains, including the creation and integration of Space and Air technology roadmaps.

Skills you will need...

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

• Direct experience building web-based applications for at least 5 years
• Extensive experience with Javascript development, including React, REST APIs, and exposure to Python
• Worked on frontend-backend integration, ensuring applications communicated effectively with backend services using REST, JSON:API specification
• Has worked both independently and part of a team of s/w developers – wants to spend bulk of time spent writing code, but can mentor my junior aerospace personnel
• Requires 5+ years' experience in web interface and software development.
• BS/BA Required
• At least 3 years' experience supporting the DoD or gaming industry preferred
• Active-duty experience is preferred
• JavaScript, Python, Flask programming experience desired
• React and experience highly desired

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Work will range from unclassified to Top Secret; candidate must be eligible to be put in for a Top Secret level after starting work. A current active TS/SCI is desirable, but not required.

WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL

Work location is company site at Melbourne FL.

Remote work is authorized as approved by the OSD A&S Customer

Work will include some travel, estimated at 10% to 20% to various locations around the U.S.

Work may include overseas travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires travel to attend meetings, conferences.

Travel will include site visits to remote locations with unimproved surfaces and the ability to climb over industrial surfaces, ascend and descend stairs and navigate open gantries to observe advanced technologies.

Travel may include overseas locations requiring a current passport.

Light lifting to move displays and technology mock-ups will be required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS

Requires 5+ years' experience in web interface and software development.

• At least 3 years' experience supporting the DoD or gaming industry preferred
• BS/BA Required
• Active-duty experience is preferred
• JavaScript, Python, Flask programming experience desired
• React and experience highly desired

Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at orclick here ) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

Job ID

Category Engineering - Modeling | Simulation | MBSE

# of Openings 1

Location : Location US-FL-Melbourne

Type Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 5+

Clearance Requirement Not Required