DCS Corp Looking for Software Developer (Junior) at Lexington Park, MD Full Time

Do you want to join a development team, in an environment where your contributions and opinions matter and can yield measurable change? Join a company that cares and invests in your success!

At DCS Corporation, we work closely with the touch points of the software development life cycle: developers, testers, configuration management, hardware, cyber security, and Subject Matter Experts.

DCS Corporation is a 100% employee-owned company, as such we all share in the growth and successes of DCS. As an Employee-Owner, you will have a strong partnership with the management team and be empowered to take control of your future and flourish in your career. DCS Corporation is fully committed to employee growth, offers a competitive benefits package, and our teams work either 5×8 hour days or 9 hour days with every other Friday off.

Essential Job Functions

A creative, out-of-the-box thinker to work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers who design, develop, evaluate, test, verify, validate, and provide in-service engineering support for the Navy’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) system support AN/SPN-41. These position may require travel in support of system product installation, system operation verification and testing, and certification.

Responsibilities Include

• Display knowledge of C++ programming on Red Hat Linux Enterprise environment and use of GNU compiler and debugger in troubleshooting, debugging of codes, and problem-solving.
• Use modern design and development and software configuration management (SCM) to perform software validation testing, including unit testing, integration testing and system testing.
• Analyze and effectively communicate test results, detect issues, and track root causes, apply knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), demonstrate knowledge of quality standards and regulations, have good technical documentation skills, and be a team player.
• Possess good systems engineering fundamental skills necessary for the success of every project we develop for the customer.
• Create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and quality processes critical to defense work.
• Specific responsibilities will include analyzing product specifications and requirements, developing software programs and scripts, developing test cases for all mechanical, electrical, and software systems, working closely with engineers and production team to learn the ins and outs of a product, running series of software test through all stages of production cycle to identify potential malfunctions and recommended improvements, and developing the necessary technical documentations required for the product; and will learn to network and collaborate with the rest of the engineering and production team.

Required Skills

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance within 6-9 months of start date.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to Travel as needed in support of site installations and visits.

Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.