Engineer Computer II in Austin, Texas at Decision Technologies, Inc.

About Decision Technologies, Inc.

Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.

Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.

Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!

We are seeking a qualified Engineer, Computer II position in the Virginia Beach, VA, Austin, TX, or San Diego, CA areas. Other geographic locations are possible.

***YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE***

Position Description:

The Engineer, Computer II supports the technical and training leads who are providing training to U.S. Navy Sailors on the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System, which is a vital weapon contributing to our nation’s defense. This effort supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), which is part of the larger Naval Sea Systems Command. The NSWC PHD mission is to provide research, development, test, and evaluation, and in-service engineering and logistics support to the United States Navy (USN), other military services, and government agencies. Its focus areas include combat systems, unmanned systems, surface ship systems, and information systems.

Work location and telework: Work location is Virginia Beach, VA, Austin, TX, or San Diego, CA. Other geographic locations are possible. Working from home may be possible when not required to be on-site or traveling.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with a team to deliver software upgrades for a Navy system.
• Computer hardware and software engineers research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and software programs. Hardware refers to computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and related equipment such as keyboards, modems, and printers.
• Computer software engineers develop software systems that control computers. Computer hardware engineers work exclusively with computers and computer-related equipment.
• In addition to design and development duties, computer hardware engineers supervise the manufacturing and installation of computers and computer-related equipment.
• Computer software engineers develop new computer software systems and incorporate new technologies in a rapidly growing range of applications.
• Computer software engineers apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that enable computers to perform their many applications.
• Software engineers analyze users’ needs and design, construct, test, and maintain computer application software or systems. Computer software engineers can be involved in the design and development of many types of software, including software for operating systems and network distribution, and compilers, which convert programs for execution on a computer. They also solve technical problems that arise.
• Software engineers must possess strong programming skills, but are more concerned with developing algorithms and analyzing and solving programming problems than with actually writing code. The programming languages most often used are C, C++, and Java, with Fortran and COBOL used less commonly.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's level degree in Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science (other degrees and experience possible)
• 3 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Active military duty experience with Tomahawk/TTWCS experience
• Possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to work with team members and subcontractors from various technical and logistics disciplines. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Experience at the senior management level and/or as a Combat Systems Training Team member.

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel to the continental United States (primarily east and west coasts)
• Limited / Occasional overseas travel
• Some travel may be for 2-3 weeks, a few times a year

Compensation:

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)

• Company paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Certifications

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.