Junior Software Developer

Junior Software Developer

Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Secret

Travel: <5%

Astrion is seeking a motivated self-starter to work as a Junior Software Developer to support a government customer working on a priority US Navy Program of Record.

This position is 100% in-office work on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren.

This is a CONTINGENT position dependent on contract award.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• S. Citizenship and a finalized SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Astrion can sponsor your Secret clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in software or systems testing.
• Proficient in developing automation scripts for assigned projects using Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Unix/Linux proficiency, including expertise in Bash and Ksh scripting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment to achieve testing goals.
• Professional demeanor with strong customer interaction skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience in agile software development practices
• Experience creating and documenting technical concepts through System Management (SM) documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), white papers, presentations, or technical data packages.
• 1+ years of US Navy fleet experience operating and maintaining naval weapons systems, including Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), Verification & Validation (V&V), software/system integration testing, segment/system-level testing, or shipboard testing.
• 1+ years performing test activities, including formal Configuration Management (CM) processes and providing Configuration Control Board (CCB) support, with expertise in requirements traceability.
• 3+ years of testing complex software systems in US Naval or other government laboratories.
• Previous work experience at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance. Create software documentation using JavaDoc and other documentation tools as specified.
• Interface professionally with customers daily, providing clear updates and addressing concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet testing objectives and project requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans, ensuring thorough validation of system functionality.