Agile Software Development Engineer, Serco Inc., Washington, DC
Serco Inc. -
Washington, DC,
US
Agile Software Development Engineer
Date Posted: 2024-06-19
Job description
Position Description
If you are interested in supporting the Navy's #1 acquisition program and enjoy a challenging job which requires technical rigor and will build on your current level of expertise, Serco has an immediate opening that is a great opportunity for you!
Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:
The acquisition of the COLUMBIA Class SSBN and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the COLUMBIA Class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
The NAVSEA 05Z5 Directorate is responsible for the design and development of the COLUMBIA class Integrated Power System that provides power distribution and propulsion for the future ballistic missile submarine.
Work with directly with the shipbuilder for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating all resources required for the design, construction, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the future submarine's power system. They are also responsible for all of the Turbine Generators for generating electricity for all submarine and CVNs.
The future Ballistic Missile Submarine is the nation's top defense priority as the only survivable leg of the nuclear triad.
Serco has an immediate opening for an Agile Software Engineer who will assist the vendor in rapid development and debugging of critical software for the Advanced Current Compensation (ACC) module and other Integrated Power System (IPS) components as required. The necessary algorithms have been developed for the ACC, and the pre-production ACC was demonstrated successfully at the land-based test facility.
However, the production ACC underwent a tech refresh as a result of the pre-production COTS hardware becoming obsolete. To minimize the impact of future hardware obsolescence the vendor made changes to the implementation scheme to minimize the custom components of the ACC creating failures in the software.
The ACC is computationally intensive and timing is a critical aspect that must be maintained. The ACC is built on a VPX backplane and uses real-time Linux operating system to minimize latency between the various computational components on the VPX backplane.
These components include two high performance digital signal processors (DSPs), a single board computer (SBC), an Ethernet switch (eSwitch), and a custom interface board (IFB) with a System on a Chip (SoC) (an AMD product using PetaLinux for Xilinx processing systems) utilizing two SD cards for non-volatile storage of classified information.
This internal system must operate within the external timing constraints of the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) components network.
Len Bunch (linkedin.com/in/leonardbunch) leads this team as a Navy veteran. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.
Qualifications
This is a seated position at the Washington DC Navy Yard. To be successful in this role you will:
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email A[redacted].
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are interested in supporting the Navy's #1 acquisition program and enjoy a challenging job which requires technical rigor and will build on your current level of expertise, Serco has an immediate opening that is a great opportunity for you!
Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:
The acquisition of the COLUMBIA Class SSBN and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the COLUMBIA Class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
The NAVSEA 05Z5 Directorate is responsible for the design and development of the COLUMBIA class Integrated Power System that provides power distribution and propulsion for the future ballistic missile submarine.
Work with directly with the shipbuilder for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating all resources required for the design, construction, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the future submarine's power system. They are also responsible for all of the Turbine Generators for generating electricity for all submarine and CVNs.
The future Ballistic Missile Submarine is the nation's top defense priority as the only survivable leg of the nuclear triad.
Serco has an immediate opening for an Agile Software Engineer who will assist the vendor in rapid development and debugging of critical software for the Advanced Current Compensation (ACC) module and other Integrated Power System (IPS) components as required. The necessary algorithms have been developed for the ACC, and the pre-production ACC was demonstrated successfully at the land-based test facility.
However, the production ACC underwent a tech refresh as a result of the pre-production COTS hardware becoming obsolete. To minimize the impact of future hardware obsolescence the vendor made changes to the implementation scheme to minimize the custom components of the ACC creating failures in the software.
The ACC is computationally intensive and timing is a critical aspect that must be maintained. The ACC is built on a VPX backplane and uses real-time Linux operating system to minimize latency between the various computational components on the VPX backplane.
These components include two high performance digital signal processors (DSPs), a single board computer (SBC), an Ethernet switch (eSwitch), and a custom interface board (IFB) with a System on a Chip (SoC) (an AMD product using PetaLinux for Xilinx processing systems) utilizing two SD cards for non-volatile storage of classified information.
This internal system must operate within the external timing constraints of the Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) components network.
Len Bunch (linkedin.com/in/leonardbunch) leads this team as a Navy veteran. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.
Qualifications
This is a seated position at the Washington DC Navy Yard. To be successful in this role you will:
- Current active DOD SECRET clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development/Software Engineering, computer science, or other similar discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with agile software development.
- Knowledgeable in the Scrum lightweight Agile software development framework.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with real-time linux based system programming.
- Ability to review information and deliverables provided by the vendor and work hand-in-hand with the vendor to improve their software development processes.
- 3 years' experience using Simulink for model based design.
- Demonstrated fluency in C++.
- Knowledge of control systems and utilizing general purpose input output for sensors.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email A[redacted].
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.