Software Engineer Senior - 3525 - 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 a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule. Tasks for this position must be performed largely on-site, but later assignments may be performed remotely.

Essential Functions

• Develop, write, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in one or more programming languages (e.g., Phyton, Jana, C++, JavaScript) that support the development of software applications
• Debug and troubleshoot code to identify and fix defects and optimize performance
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews, testing, and adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design, analyze, and implement software solutions including new virtualization environment for the space launch ranges
• Develop processes and procedures for administering and supporting existing program and new virtualization environment
• Participate in designing, developing, troubleshooting and analyzing software programs
• Assist in customizing purchased applications and assists in maintaining program libraries and manuals based on research and customer needs
• Coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects
• Apply advanced methods, theories and researches techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with business practices
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills with demonstrated capability to brief project information to management and customers
• 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
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field
• Minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in software engineering and programming/coding
• Proficient with high level programming languages (Phyton, C++, Java and Javascrpt)
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with software coding and in developing innovative software solutions.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages and adept at problem-solving and debugging.
• Experience with clean code and collaborative development environments, preferred.
• VMware experience, preferred.
• Linux experience (Red Hat), preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Current Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of start date
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%)

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! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! 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.

The salary range for this role is $83,200 to $123,568; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

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.