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Valley Tech Systems, a Voyager Technologies company, is an innovative engineering company that is leading the way in controllable solid propulsion and open architecture airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies. VTS’ innovative solutions address technology needs across the U.S. Government and commercial space industry. reentry systems, missile defense, commercial and DoD space launch systems, small launch vehicles, and payloads.

At VTS our mission is to supply the most advanced and innovative solutions to complex problems found in Department of Defense weapon systems. We approach these problems using a “mission-focused”, “customer first” engineering approach. Working at VTS means you will be engaging with industry pioneers at a small company who all work collaboratively to make big things happen.

General Requirements:

1. Valley Tech Systems believes in consistent, positive, cooperative, self-motivated professional behavior—we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.
2. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job description, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b (a) (3). Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level

Basic Function:

Excitement and eagerness to learn and apply new technologies in the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission space.

Development and application of advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in applying software to solve challenging problems.

The entry level position will provide opportunities to work directly with technical peers, chief engineers, systems engineering and program managers within the company.

Responsibilities:

This job requires the candidate to perform software engineering tasks, inclusive of those identified below, with minimal supervision:

1. Performs software analysis, design, development, and testing of software products
2. Collaborates with software and systems engineers on product through all phases of software development
3. Evaluates commercial and free or open-source software (FOSS) technologies that can be utilized within our software products
4. Conceptualize and prototype alternate architecture approaches
5. Contributes to the creation of briefing material used at customer reviews and technical interchange meetings
6. Other related job duties, as assigned

Experience:

Required: Zero (0) years to two (2) years of experience in Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred: Current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university

Skills:

• Experience with C, C++, or similar systems programming languages targeting Linux platforms
• A high level of comfort using command line interfaces
• Experience writing shell and/or Python scripts to automate tasks
• An understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, subnet masking, etc.
• A basic understanding of object-oriented software design principles, distributed computing concepts, and embedded software concepts
• Ability to multi-task in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, with an emphasis on verbal and written communication

Other:

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.