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$99k–$140k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 87d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements. Design and integrate software applications while ensuring adherence to industry standards and design requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a final DoD granted SECRET security clearance. This is an entry-level position focusing on software engineering tasks and system design input.
Full job description
Security Clearance:
SECRET position. Personnel must possess a final DoD granted SECRET security clearance.
Experience and Degree: Entry: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: (Entry)
Shall develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements.
Shall provide specific input to the software components of a system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Shall design, implement, and integrate software applications or performs software engineering tasks.
Shall utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment.
Shall ensure efficient delivery of software engineering capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
Shall mitigates risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated software projects.
Shall review and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
Shall develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements.
Shall provide specific input to the software components of a system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Shall design, implement, and integrate software applications or performs software engineering tasks.
Shall utilize software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment.
Shall ensure efficient delivery of software engineering capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
Shall mitigates risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated software projects.
Shall review and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results.
Vantage Systems, Inc. is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. We have consistently delivered progressive solutions to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) space flight community earning recognition for our unwavering integrity and dedication to delivering top-tier solutions that align with the U.S. space program missions.
For over three decades, Vantage’s commitment to quality service and innovation has driven our rapid growth. Fueled by a deep understanding of the ever-evolving U.S. space program, we continuously pioneer progressive solutions to address NASA’s & DoD’s pressing challenges. As a Small Disadvantaged Business, we’ve evolved from aerospace software engineering into a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering and IT company, united by a singular focus on Customer Service and Success. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional service is built upon a foundation of ethics, honesty, and a people-centric approach. Join us as we forge ahead, combining our expertise with NASA’s legacy of excellence to shape the future of space exploration.
Offices: 10210 Greenbelt Road Suite 400, Lanham, Maryland 20706, US
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