Senior/Principal Full Stack Engineer

Company: Bascom Hunter
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Summary

Bascom Hunter Technologies Inc. is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with Networking or Modem experience. The ideal candidate would also have experience with Cybersecurity.

Bascom Hunter provides solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) across various disciplines. We are currently cover products and services for Satellite Communication, Neuromorphic Computing, RF/Microwave, Photonics, Power Electronics, Motors and Thermal Management.

As a key member of our team, you will execute, as well as assist in growing opportunities with government organizations, perform on Research & Development (R&D) efforts, and transition technology to commercialization.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA and reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering. Compensation and Title (Senior vs Principal) will be commensurate with experience and education.

All Bascom Hunter opportunities require US citizenship.

Job Duties

Design front-end applications, create API code and back-end code as required.
Provide technical direction, task-level technical leadership, and research and development skills for our corporate-wide R&D efforts involving software
Able to work independently with limited oversight
Implement software for projects across the organization
Mentor junior members of the team
Foster and participate in a collaborative environment for multidisciplinary research and development.
Assist in executing work for and pursuing and growing business with government organizations.
Interact with funders in the context of demonstrating capabilities and in preparation of proposals, white papers, demos, and presentations.
Interact with customers and the development team using the Agile software methodology, including gathering and defining requirements.
Develop and maintain software development technical documentation to assist with software and web application maintenance and upgrades
Define and roll-out programming standards, best practices, coding styles, and other development guidelines for the organization
The choice of stack is open in some programs allowing for a high degree of flexibility
Certain programs may involve embedded software operating on single-board computers running on a VPX backplane

Required Qualifications

M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or Math; BS acceptable with more experience
A United States Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
Understanding of network communication and/or modem software
Understanding or experience with software defined radios
Results oriented
Ability to write and speak about research and development results with a variety of audiences, including academic peers and potential funders.
2-5 years of experience as a software developer (5-10 years of experience if BS only)
Experience with embedded software development
Experience with Source Control Tools such as GitHub Enterprise
Experience creating User Interfaces

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or Math
Some experience working on projects for US Government or DoD research and development agencies.
Experience in working with diverse teams/programs in multiple locations.
Experience with VITA 49
In-depth knowledge of Network OSI (Model) Layers and Ethernet protocols/standards
Understanding of RF concepts
Digital Signal Processing
10-15 years of experience as a software developer
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
Experience with DO-178 and/or FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment)
Experience with SaaS
Experience with simulating RF channel effects and measuring traditional communication performance metrics such as BER, FER, EVM

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