X Lab Software Engineer

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast‑changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high‑quality decisions in a timely and cost‑effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can‑do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution‑focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2

BMC X‑Lab) is a very fast paced and dynamic environment. The X‑Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future‑capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System, including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development and other critical leading‑edge missile defense technologies. The Software Engineer's primary responsibility is to work as a mid‑level member of the X‑Lab software development team to develop and test innovative solutions in support of X‑Lab projects and experiments.

This position is located full‑time on site at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) located on Schriever SFB, CO, and is not a remote work position. Some work is required at Hwy 83 facility. Non‑standard work hours are likely during event execution.

Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources;

frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Additionally:
Experience with Java and spring framework. Experience with the Linux environment. Experience in the use of software test and analysis tools. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Full‑cycle software engineering of new capabilities
• Basic Systems Engineering understanding to drive software design
• Software development with Java (or other object‑oriented language)
• Object‑Oriented development principles and patterns
• Generate detailed and repeatable tests
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess an understanding of Agile software development processes and principles and be able to communicate…