Position Summary
At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.
As a Software Developer, you will support the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) development team and training device owners in a wide array of responsibilities. NGTS is a highly advanced virtual training system offering Navy and Air Force pilots the ability to train in a mission setting. The Next Generation Threat System product is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research, and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Developing software for an advanced synthetic training environment.
- This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats.
- Support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations.
- Knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design.
- Works with software programmers to develop and refine simulation presentation of real-world ELINT parametric data.
- Works with SMEs using the EWIRDB database for complex waveforms analysis associated with a wide range of red and blue force systems.
- Works with SMEs for signal translation of waveform data into a descriptive and behavioral modeling & Simulation language for Development and Test.
- Knowledge of threat system analysis and sensor modeling of radars, electronic warfare (EW) systems, countermeasures, electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems, and various weapons.
- Participate in software test activities to include test procedure creation and test plan development.
- Collaborate with team members to design future enhancements
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
- Basic radar modeling experience.
- Minimum of 3 years software development experience working with EW systems.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience with scripting, database programming and languages such as Modern C++, Python, and Lua.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Electronic Warfare integrated reprogramming database (EWIRDB).
Education
- BS in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering may qualify with at least 3 year of C++ experience
Desired Requirements
- Experience with scripting, database, and programming in Python 3, and HTML.
Other Qualifications
- Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.
Company Policy
MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “Know Your Rights” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.
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Benefits and CompensationAt MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAGs Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $140000 to $180000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAGs total compensation package for employees.