Overview
The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, is seeking a Software Developer to join our Philadelphia Engineering Office. The GBS Group designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to most advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as to special purpose platforms and assets. Our office is located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, which is a dynamic urban development, offering the Philadelphia region a unique and centrally-located waterfront business campus committed to smart energy innovation and sustainability. The Navy Yard has over 20 acres of parks, one mile of waterfront trail and is located less than one-half mile from the Wells Fargo Center, Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, as well as the retail/entertainment center Xfinity Live!.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Machinery Control System (MCS) software for naval ships.
Contribute to aspects of the software life cycle including but not limited to, requirements definition, software development, documentation, testing, deployment, support and maintenance.
Design, develop, test, install, and maintain Machinery and Damage Control Systems software and supporting software products.
Analyze, test, and propose solutions to problems in operational software
Utilize version control systems. (Git; Subversion a plus)
Identify and resolve software issues through debugging, research and investigation.
Provide remote and onsite support of software-related hardware problems.
Write, review and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, product specifications and training materials.
Assist with special projects as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field of engineering from an accredited college or university.
2 – 5 years of experience with software development in various based systems and languages.
Strong experience with Linux/Unix-based systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Strong experience with C++ and/or Java
An understanding of networking basics (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, the difference between unicast, broadcast, and multicast)
Strong technical writing skills for writing good documentation; must be able to communicate technical ideas
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Characteristics:
Experience with Java Swing toolkit a plus.
Some experience with SQL-based database software (Oracle).
Understanding of TLS and other encrypted communications protocols
Integration of mechanical and/or electrical systems with software programming.
Comfortable working with Model View Controller (MVC) design patterns.
Ability to read and compare Software Requirements with code.
Shell scripting (primarily Bash; some experience with ksh and csh a plus).
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Other experience a plus:
Familiarity with Agile software development practices
Knowledge of CORBA (Java IDL), LDAP, and/or RTI DDS technologies
Cisco IOS networking software and switch configuration
Virtualization experience (ESXi and other VMWare products)
Experience with "hard" and "soft" real-time systems
Familiarity with Cygwin
Physical Requirements:
Ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders)
Handle light materials, boxes, or equipment.
EEO Statement
The GBS Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We pledge equal access to employment, facilities, and programs, regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.