Software Engineer Professional - Kwajalein Atoll - 3411 - Military Veterans

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Essential Functions

• Support software engineering efforts to open, investigate, design, implement, and test software engineering solutions on existing RTS software products.


• Coordinate with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Configuration Management, and Test Operations to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of new software releases.


• Support all RTS software products to include Optics, Radar, and Telemetry sensors, and Space Surveillance Software in support of the Department of Defense.


• Maintain existing software projects by preventing code rot, upgrading systems, and resolving critical software bugs.


• Produce Static Code Analysis reports; Remediate critical cyber vulnerabilities as needed.


• Support Reagan Test Site missions as well as RTS technical projects involving software and other technical support.


• Provide input to internal software Issue Review Boards (IRBs) to triage all new problem reports and feature requests.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Understanding and proficiency using the Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Preferably C++ or Java)


• Knowledge of the Red Hat Linux / Unix Operating System.


• Proficiency with Version Control software using SVN or GIT based products.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks; self-starter.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.


• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.


• Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.


• Experience with the following preferred:
  
  
  • Implementing or upgrading C++ Boost libraries.
  
  
  • Basic System Administration
  
  
  • Use of Static Code Analyzing products such as Fortify
  
  
  • Basic relational database queries
  
  
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related Engineering degree.


• Must have and maintain or be able to obtain prior to start date a Security+, CySA+, GICSP, or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II.


• Must have and maintain or be able to obtain within 3 months of start date a CE (Computing Environment) Linux+, Server+ or similar certification meeting DoD 8140.01/ DoD 8570.01 baseline certification for IAT Level II.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.


• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.


• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.


• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.


• This position is unaccompanied.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.