We have an immediate opening for a Software Developer with emphasis on GUI development (Unreal Engine) at our Eglin AFB, Florida location.

Junior Software Developer Job Details:

ARA Emerald Coast Division is seeking a junior-level software/game developer to support the development of the Joint Anti-Air Combat Effectiveness (J-ACE) tool used by Top Gun and other military aviators, mission planners, and analyst. J-ACE is a gaming-type simulation (aircraft models + missiles) that runs “under the hood” in every fighter squadron in America. J-ACE can evaluate overall weapon system effectiveness from weapon launch through target intercept, displaying results in a graphical 3D environment.

Junior Software Developer Job Description:

Candidate must have the ability to work independently, as well as with a team of developers and analysts/engineers trained in operational tactics, mathematics, and secure coding. The ideal candidate will be proficient in GUI development using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Microsoft Visual Studio to efficiently troubleshoot and debug software. The J-ACE team utilized Agile practices. Experience with Unreal Engine and game development a definite plus!

Junior Software Developer Job Duties include:

• Develop GUI
• Write code
• Utilize version control software such as GIT
• Utilize application lifecycle management tool, e.g. – JIRA, etc.

Junior Software Developer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 0-2 years of related experience

Junior Software Developer Required Skills

• Must have a proficient knowledge of the C++ programming language
• Familiarity with thread-safe, event-driven, and object-oriented programming
• Must be able to work well within an Agile team environment and be able to adapt quickly to change
• Good writing and verbal presentation skills
• Active SECRET clearance (or eligible to receive clearance)

Additional consideration for:

• Game development background a plus, familiar with Unreal Engine
• Experience using a build automation tool such as CMake and using a unit testing library such as Google Test is desirable
• Proficient in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Microsoft Visual Studio to efficiently troubleshoot and debug software is desirable

Company Details and Job Description:

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a recognized leader in the development of cutting-edge research, engineering, and software solutions that are critical to national defense and other problems facing the U.S. ARA is a scientific and engineering company with an excellent national reputation and a 40-year history of sustained growth. Our culture supports career growth and rewards innovation, self-motivation, and technical excellence.

ARA is an employee-owned company with an attractive benefit package that includes 401-K, Employee Stock Ownership, Flexible Spending Plan and various insurance options. Our specialty is finding innovative solutions to complex technical problems. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals who can help us meet our objective of providing quality service to our customers. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)