Software Engineer I

Summary: Plans, conducts, and technically implements software engineering projects or major phases of software engineering projects, coordinating with supporting staff in the performance of work. Performs software development, testing, deployment, integration, documentation and maintenance in the support of customer requirements. Essential DutiesResponsibilities: • Assists in formulating engineering project requirements to meet the customer's needs and deadlines. • Works closely with project management, hardware engineering, communications engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support to ensure proper integration of software engineering with the other disciplines involved in the project. • Designs, implements, tests, and deploys software projects. • Provides technical advice, direction and assistance to other engineering team members. • Reviews modifications to system software to ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software. • Writes technical data packages in support of software development or modifications. • Attends and facilitates meetings as required. Other Related Duties: Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or an equivalent scientific or technical discipline from an accredited academic institution or a combination of formal education and experience equivalent to a four-year college degree. • Minimum of two years of work experience as a software developer. • At least two years of experience with computer programming using C, C++ and C#. Ada, FORTRAN and Assembly Language a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position: • Ability to program in C, C++ and C#. • Experience designing Windows and Linux applications and graphical user interfaces. • Experience with Web Applications and Services toolsets (Vue.js, React, Java, Java Script, XML, ASP). • Experience with database development (SQL Server, Oracle, Access). • Experience with Open-Source software and systems is a plus. • Experience with containerization, orchestration, and micro-services architecture, including Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes is a plus. • Knowledge and understanding of formal software development standards and software development processes to include the Software Capability Maturity Model. • Ability to deploy and troubleshoot network applications and systems. • Ability to perform system administration activities in Windows, Solaris, Unix, and Linux operating system environments. • Sound understanding of network switches and routers. • Ability to effectively interact with system users. • Ability to analyze data, resolve problems and make decisions independently. • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. • Ability to write and prepare a variety of technical and user-oriented reports, manuals and other types of written communications. • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of this position. • Ability to travel as required by the company. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. • Have a valid NV state issued driver's license. • Must be able to obtain CompTIA Security + certification Work Environment, Physical and Mental Demands: This position primarily involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards, but there will be occasional travel to other local and remote locations which can involve exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions, work on uneven surfaces and varying types of outdoor terrain. The ability to perform shift work, at remote locations with occasional over-night assignments is required. The noise level at site locations varies from quiet to moderately noisy. There is occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, constant sitting with use of a computer, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.