Job Description

1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing software solutions for our Government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

Job Description

1st Edge is seeking  an  advanced   software engineer / analyst to plan and execute Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of tactical software for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) System.
The  software engineer / analyst will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that supports the THAAD Program Office with executing the software IV&V, firmware IV&V, and software assurance program. The place of performance is in Huntsville, AL.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of software IV&V static and dynamic testing approaches and will have the ability to communicate effectively within our team.
IV&V approaches include: decomposing existing source code using requirements, design and test documents; writing test and data capture frameworks to fully exercise the code under test; evaluating software using static analysis tools and eyes on code inspection; analyzing results from static analysis tools; recommending fixes and improvements to code; providing management with software health metrics; establishing/documenting robust IV&V processes; writing scripts to automate and streamline IV&V processes; collecting and analyzing test coverage data; and tracing system requirements from specifications, to design, to code and unit test. Leadership opportunities are available at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
  
• 5-10 years of related software experience
  
• Computer Languages: C++, Java
  
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
  
• Knowledge of dynamic and static testing techniques for IV&V
  
• Familiarity with operating in a DevSecOps environment
  
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and organize all tasking
  
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, please note, based on the requirements of our Government contracts, you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.

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