Software Developer, Software Engineer, DevOps

Job Description

Cohesion Force is actively seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The role supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in performing Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling & Simulation (M&S) across categories such as Concept Evaluation, Developmental Engineering, Testing & Verification, Assessment, Training, and Operational Support.

• Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities.
• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that implements logical and mathematical solutions to business or mission problems.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle.
• Leverage knowledge of computer hardware and software to develop mission‑critical applications.
• Correct program errors, assess program intent, and ensure output and input requirements meet specifications.
• Ensure compliance with software standards.
• Operate within an agile development environment, supporting design, sustainment, and development efforts.
• Collaborate closely with agile teams, functioning as a self‑starter with attention to detail.
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to achieve project results with limited oversight.
• Facilitate Program Increment planning events and readiness across the program.
• Maintain metrics, analysis, and reports on the health, performance, and flow of the OSF Release Train.
• Proactively manage and resolve risks and dependencies on the OSF Release Train.
• Escalate and track blocking issues and impediments to progress, coordinating with leadership to remove blockers.
• Coordinate with technical and program leadership to refine processes and drive improvements.
• Facilitate system demos, scrum of scrums, and other OSF Release Train events as designated.
• Guide the growth of Scrum Masters on the OSF Release Train.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or technology with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with less than 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS).
• Experience with at least three of the following: C++, Java, Go, Python, JavaScript, SQL, XML, HTML.
• Experience in full lifecycle agile software development projects.
• Familiarity with Eclipse or other integrated development environments such as IntelliJ, Net Beans, Visual Studio.
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Design & Development.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix command‑line environments.
• Research and develop creative solutions to existing challenges.
• Works well in a fast‑paced collaborative team environment.
• Active Secret security clearance.

• Scaled Agile Framework experience; working as part of a Scrum team.
• Agile certification (SSM, SASM, RTE) desirable.
• Experience with Rich Client Platform (RCP), Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF), Eclipse Communication Framework (ECF).
• Experience developing model elements and DIS protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project).
• Experience developing Human Machine Interfaces.
• Experience with DDS Open Splice.
• Experience with Agile Process Tools such as JIRA, Version One, Git Lab, Git Hub, Confluence, or Bitbucket.
• Experience with Test‑Driven Development, Unit Testing, and automated testing.
• Experience with Configuration Management Tools:
  Clear Case, Git Lab, Git.
• Experience with Dev Ops and Continuous Integration.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.x or 7.x.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.