Senior Java Software Engineer; State College, PA Security Clearance

Position: Senior Java Software Engineer (State College, PA) with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Senior Java Software Engineer

Work Location:

State College, PA Duration: 1 year contract Education/Experience

Required:

An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance;
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Job Description & Responsibilities:
* In the Senior Java Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java code in a Linux, Agile, Dev Ops environment.
* We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology.
* Our Satellite Ground Systems Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems.
* We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible.
* Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in our State College, PA office.

What You Will Do:

* Design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems.
* Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high performance software solutions.
* Design, implement, and test Java and Python based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
* Work in parallel with legacy platform teams to eventually migrate workloads onto your pipelines.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
* Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
* Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
* Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
* Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
* Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
* Learn the workings of satellite ground systems.
* Work with new tools that will keep you state-of-the-art. Skills &

Qualifications:

Qualifications You Must Have:
* An active and transferable Top Secret security clearance that can be crossed over to a TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
* Five (5) years of RECENT experience in object-oriented software design and development using Java in a Linux or UNIX environment.
* Experience using unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
* Experience with Python.
* Experience developing software in an Agile/Dev Ops environment. Qualifications We Prefer:
* Experience leading a technical team is highly desired
* Experience working in a Dev Ops environment using Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, Jira, Git, Bit Bucket and Confluence.
* Experience working with Sonar Qube
* Experience working with SQL
* Security certification
* Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred.
* Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting.
* Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). For more information or to view other opportunities, visit us at  Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.