Software Engineer

Position Title: Software Engineer
Requisition ID: 1788
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Engineering Technical Lead
Supervises Others: No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems, including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions, and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS), and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework, which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers' mission-critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident's Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services that improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations, both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

The Software Engineer (internal level 1) will be part of a team that supports an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The candidate will support software development for an integrated application that includes external system sensors, captured video, and static imagery. This role involves developing and maintaining Java-based software applications and integrating application software with external hardware devices and distributed system components.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will report to the Engineering Technical Lead and will coordinate closely with the QA, Software Development, and Systems Engineering teams.

• Develop and maintain signal processing and software solutions for defense-related systems.
• Participate in Agile team activities, including daily scrums, sprint planning, and technical reviews.
• Analyze, develop, test, and document Java-based application code supporting existing and new system capabilities.
• Troubleshoot software and system issues, perform debugging activities, and implement bug fixes and enhancements.
• Support software integration activities involving external sensors, video systems, and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to technical documentation for software components, interfaces, and system capabilities.
• Support configuration management and software version control activities using tools such as Git and Jira.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of software development and system sustainment efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Experience developing software using Java.
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development lifecycle processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug software issues in a team environment.
• Must be geographically located within a commutable distance to the Trident location.
• The ability to obtain a US government security clearance which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Git, Jira, or similar development and issue-tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments.
• Exposure to distributed systems, networking concepts, or hardware/software integration.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  
  

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.

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