Java Software Developer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client in Dulles, VA or State College, PA.
*Must have Active Top Secret / SCI
Job Description:
In the Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
Due to the security clearance requirements, this is an onsite position in our State College PA or Dulles VA office.
What You Will Do
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
- Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.
- Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
- Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
- Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
- Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
- Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
- Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
- Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- ENG02 - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
ENG04 - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Five (5) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
ENG05 - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
Eight (8) years of experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
Experience with Python.
Experience developing software in an Agile/DevOps environment.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Experience working in a DevOps environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Maven, Jira, Git, BitBucket and Confluence.
- Experience working with SonarQube
- Experience working with SQL
- Experience working in an Agile Development environment
- Security+ certification
- Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
- Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) aerospace setting.
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Estimated Min Rate: $50.00
Estimated Max Rate: $95.00 |
SOC LLC
Aug 12, 2025