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MAG Sr Datalink System Engineer NGTS in Lexington Park, Maryland
Position Summary
At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.
As a Sr Datalink System Engineer, you will support the Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) development team and training device owners in a wide array of responsibilities. NGTS is a highly advanced virtual training system offering Navy and Air Force pilots the ability to train in a mission setting. The Next Generation Threat System product is a continually evolving synthetic environment generator that supports multiple platform/services training, testing, analysis and research, and development.
This is a Hybrid Opportunity - after initial on site training, expectation is 1/2 days a week onsite
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop software for an advanced synthetic training environment.
This software is integrated into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats.
Support software development, software integration, customer training and demonstrations.
Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
Evaluates and review C++ language code Programming using C++, Python 3, HTML
Develops Parallel processes, threading, process communication
Develops Web-based applications using development technology
Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements
Must have familiarity with time-series analysis a plus
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
The required skills and knowledge include:
Experience with scripting, database, and programming languages such C++.
Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
Must have the ability to accommodate a hybrid schedule (1-2 days a week in office) with a mandatory 2-3 month on site training period.
The minimum years of related experience required:
- 10 years of relevant work experience as a Software Developer
Education
The minimum level of education required is:
BS in Computer Science or Engineering.
Degrees in Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or Aerospace, Computer, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering may qualify with at least 10 year of C++ experience
Desired Requirements
The desired skills, knowledge, and education include:
Experience with scripting, database, and programming in Python 3, and HTML.
Experience support Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.
Other Qualifications
Outside of the above, other certifications, licenses, or clearances include:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.
Company Policy
MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Job Locations MD-Lexington Park
ID 2024-7120
Work Region CONUS
Clearance Ability to Obtain Secret