Embedded Software Engineer II (ISR)

Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Space company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS’ innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads.

At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a “mission-focused”, “customer first” engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

General Requirements:

1. Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behavior—we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
2. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). 
3. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level

Basic Function:

Excitement and eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission space.

Responsible for the design and development of embedded, real-time applications. This position requires a software development background with specific experience in embedded systems, distributed processing, digital signal processing, and modeling & simulation.

This position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering and program managers within the company.

Responsibilities:

This job requires the candidate to perform software engineering tasks, inclusive of those identified below, with minimal supervision:

1. Perform software design, development, and testing of software modules
2. Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches to meet requirements for new or improved products and/or processes in the AISR technology space
3. Collaborate with software engineers on system characteristics that affect software systems and works with them to resolve incompatibilities
4. Build, integrate, and test software applications
5. Support the development of technical proposals
6. Evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
7. Participate in customer meetings, peer reviews, and problem-solving meetings
8. Identify potential solutions given technology, organization, and management constraints
9. Create software models depicting domain characteristics and technology structure
10. Conceptualize and experiment with alternate architecture approaches

Experience:

       Required: Two (2) years to four (4) years of experience in similar position

       Preferred: Current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance

Education:

       Required: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university

       Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering from an accredited university

Skills:

• Strong C++ OO software development skills in Linux environments
• Understanding of OO software design principles
• Working knowledge of computer architectures, concurrent programming, and distributed processing
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles, computer architecture, concurrent programming, Digital Signal Processing, distributed processing, and secure programming
• Preferred working knowledge of cyber-security and encryption
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Working knowledge of Agile software development methods
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and completely
• Proven ability to successfully multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
• Willingness to seek-out and assume increasing responsibilities as workload changes
• Possess excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication

Other:

• Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Salary Range: $ 85,000 - $125,000/ year

Voyager Defense (VTS) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Defense (VTS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.