Staff Software Engineer with Security Clearance - Louisville, CO, United States - Aeris LLC

Description

Staff Software Engineer Are you motivated by developing software solutions that truly have an impact on safety and national security? Aeris develops full-stack, embedded, and scientific applications for national security, aviation, and the renewable energy sectors
Aeris is a small, yet growing software engineering and scientific technical services company
Our vision is to equip our customers with unrivaled environmental insights and technological solutions that foster a safer, more secure world
We accomplish this by conducting world-class research, developing novel software solutions, and providing industry leading technical services built on creative minds and distinctive core competencies
We are looking for individuals that desire a rewarding, high-impact career and have a passion for tackling complex environmental and technological problems
This role will support software development efforts with a focus on Department of Defense (DoD) applications
Our ideal candidate is a seasoned professional that has a good understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and techniques
At Aeris, we believe in a culture of collaboration, innovation, fun and empowerment, within an environment that allows our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
We work to foster an environment that values customer-focused exploration and continual learning with the hope that this leads to a more fulfilling professional career
As a Staff Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Leading the development of web, desktop, and mobile software for defense- and aviation-related applications, with a focus on enhancing customer safety and operational efficiency
• Solving moderately complex software problems both independently and as part of a team
• Interacting with customers and stakeholders to solicit feedback, manage expectations, and produce high quality software to meet their requirements
• Developing, implementing, testing, and deploying new scientific data processing algorithms for applications impacted by weather and environmental conditions
• Leading the development and maturation of software applications used for geophysical data analysis and visualization
• Advancing the construction and implementation of scientific software applications on Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) computing platforms
• Implementing and maintaining software build and deployment pipelines
• Defining and enforcing software coding standards and software testing standards As a Staff Software Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and guidance to a tight-knit group of developers and engineers

Your unique background and experience will play directly into the work you are executing each week, and you will be continually learning new technologies while working with your teammates

Required Skills & Experience:

• M.S

in Computer Science or related field

• Minimum of 15 years professional software development experience
• Must possess proficiency in Java, Python and C++, along with demonstrated experience in other programming languages, such as JavaScript
• Ability to write and debug moderately complex code
• Must have experience building, leading and mentoring small software development teams
• Proven experience solving and leading efforts with complex technical problems
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience developing software for Windows, UNIX/Linux, mobile platforms (Android and iOS) and/or Mac OS X operating systems
• Experience with agile software development processes
• Eligibility (U.S

Citizenship) to undergo a background investigation for a United States Department of Defense security clearance (TS/SCI)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience developing plugins within with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK), also known as the Tactical Assault Kit, environment
• Familiarity with the Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and Joint Effect Model (JEM) systems
• Familiarity with HPC and distributed computing architectures
• Experience with object-oriented design/development
• Experience working with Configuration Management (CM), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Delivery (CD) systems such as Atlassian suite of products (Jira, Bitbucket, and Bamboo) and GitLab
• Experience working with Docker containerization

Kubernetes Experience Additional Information:
Potential candidates should note that the current Aeris software stack consists of the following:

Frontend:
React, Typescript, Android Studio, OpenLayers

Backend:
Java (Springboot, Maven, Gradle), C++, Python, CUDA, REST, Docker

Platforms:
Team Awareness Kit (TAK) We understand that candidates may not be able to check the boxes for all desired qualifications
What is most important is that candidates have exceptional problem-solving skills, creative out-of-the-box thinking, and are comfortable in an environment where you will be quickly learning, evaluating, and deploying new technologies
Preference will generally be given to those candidates that are within commuting distance of the Louisville, Colorado office or willing to relocate to the area
We offer a hybrid work schedule

Highlighted Benefits:

• Health and dental medical insurance coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (Premiums 100% covered by Aeris)
• Simple IRA with a 3% company match
• Hybrid work policy (2 days/wk in office)
• Personal Time Off and U.S

Holidays

• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Health and wellness program
• Continuing education benefits At Aeris, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and respected

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in and encourages a culture of belonging
Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to drive innovation and success
This position is conditional on your ability to receive and maintain a Top-Secret DoD Security Clearance, U.S

CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$135, $175,000.00 per year