GIS Software Engineer, Basic

Engineering & Science

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Limited, but must be able and willing to support division travel to trade shows and customer sites

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a GIS Software Engineer, Basic to support the design and development of geospatial/geographic information systems (GIS) using advanced programming languages and methodologies.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Consult with customers to gather information about program needs, objectives, features, and input/output requirements
• Provide ongoing support and consultation to customers regarding software system maintenance
• Design software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and evaluate design impacts
• Develop and direct software system testing, programming, and documentation efforts
• Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflows, logical processes, hardware and OS environments, interfaces, and internal/external controls
• Estimate feasibility, costs, timeframes, and compatibility with hardware and other software systems
• Develop and maintain project plans outlining steps and timelines for development
• Research and evaluate software and hardware options to support development or utilization

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
• Three (3)+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in C++/C# and/or Python programming; experience with ASP.NET, Blazor, .NET Core, or Mono is a plus
• Strong understanding of advanced programming concepts, including:
  
  
  
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Design patterns
  • Multi-threading
  • Inter-process communication
  • Buffering and data persistence
  
  
  
  
• Solid experience with high-level languages, particularly C++ and/or C# (preferred)
• Understanding of data filtering techniques, real-time filtering, future-state prediction, and interpolation/smoothing methods
• Ability to conduct performance tuning and debugging

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.