J.F. Taylor, Inc. Looking for Software Engineer at Lexington Park, MD Full Time

We are looking for inspired, motivated software developers/ software engineers seeking hands-on engineering opportunities, promoting innovative solutions and growth, while working in established production facilities with experienced design, test, and manufacturing engineers, providing guidance and mentoring, as needed. Individual careers can span the array of our Business Areas.  Career opportunities identified by Business Area:

• Simulation/Trainer Design Engineer (Software): Design and manufacture of high-fidelity simulators and trainers for the most complex fixed wing and rotor wing air vehicles, both manned and unmanned, and ground vehicles. Including: F-35, F-18, V-22, H-60, H-47, VH-3, VH-60, H-53, H-65, C-130, F-5, T-44, M346, AH-1, S-70, MQ-4, MQ-8, MQ-25, and Abrams M1A2.
• Simulation/System Laboratory Engineer (Software): Design, development, and sustainment of high fidelity test facilities for complex air vehicle integrated systems, including E-2D Systems Test and Evaluation lab, P-8A Systems Integration Lab, Unmanned Air System Integration Lab, F-35 Joint Simulation Environment Lab, the Executive Helicopter Systems Integration Lab, MQ-25 System Test and Integration Lab, and the Multi-User Laboratory Environment.
• Mission Systems Design Engineer (Software):  Design and fabrication of prototype and low-level production of systems and components including the T-45 Mission Computer Alternative, E-2D Mission Computer Adjunct Processor, Digital Heads-Up Display, Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), and Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is seeking software developers/engineers to contribute to all phases of the design cycle including requirements generation, design, coding, troubleshooting/testing, and delivery/installation. Software developers/engineers work in a team setting with Project Managers, Engineers, Software Developers, Testers and Technicians. 

Benefits and Perks offered:

We recognize that happy employees lead to continuity, experience, and quality work. Our benefits package for all permanent, full-time employees includes:

• Four Weeks of Paid Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Company HSA/HRA Contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Supplemental Health Coverage Plans
• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

Tasking for these roles will consist of the following:

• The simulation of real world aircraft systems that range from the simple to the complex. Software design, development, coding, integration, and test of avionics, mission system, and aerodynamic models involved with real-time simulators.
• Work with hardware engineers to develop software to stimulate and integrate both commercial and military hardware.
• Code in Linux and Windows Operating System (OS) environments, using open source libraries such as QT and Boost.
• Develop graphical user interfaces (GUI).
• Understand and apply processes and procedures, perform activities associated with the design, development, test, implementation, maintenance, configuration management and quality control of software.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Develop of software interfaces for 1553, ARINC 429, RS232, Ethernet, PCIe, RS485, and VME.
• Develop both manual and automated test code

 Position requirements:

• Degree:  B.S. Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field desired.
• Years of Experience:  0-5 years of experience is preferred, but all will be considered.
• The candidate must be able to program using C and C++ in both a Windows and/or Linux/Unix environment.
• The candidate must possess strong independent coding skills and a willingness to communicate and work alongside other software and project team members.
• It is preferred the candidate has experience with SQL, Qt/QML, python, javascript, XML ,a working knowledge of sockets (Windows, template and QT) and TCP/IP. 
• Knowledge in the areas of graphical User Interface (GUI) development and networking a plus.

About us:

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 500 employees and $150 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.