Software Engineer

John H. Northrop & Associates, Inc. (JHNA) seeks a highly motivated, energetic, and talented Software Engineer for support of its government customer in the PM Apache Office in Huntsville, Alabama.

Will integrate the AH-64D Apache Software Change Environment (SCE), Common Test Environment (CTE), and Software Build Environment (SBE) to provide PPSS lab capability for the AH-64D aircraft software sustainment.  Will perform Apache source code analysis, software issues modification, and software implementation in order to successfully produce the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) software concurrent with the AH-64D fielded aircraft software configuration.  Will analyze system requirements and recommend to the Government for Government procurement of hardware and software required to supplement the existing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware and software to complete the Apache PPSS lab environment.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Extensive experience with defense aviation software applications and protocols, and with providing advice and guidance on software development projects.
• Experience with software development for Aviation Systems
• Understanding of state-of-the-practice software development methodologies
• Experience preparing, conducting, and/or witnessing and reviewing software development testing
• Ability to review content for presentation, clarity, and conciseness
• Familiarity with and ability to support and work with government teams
• Proficiency in utilizing MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Desired Experience and Skills: 

• Experience with software independent V&V on military systems
• Military experience; recent operational experience
• Apache domain experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (computer science, engineering or related field)

Desired Education: 

• Graduate degree in a technical field (computer science, engineering or related field)

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. US Citizenship is requireded to obtain a clearanace.