Java Aviation Simulation Software Engineer

Founded in 1985, Sensis Corporation is a global provider of air defense, air traffic control, airline and airport operations management, and data integration and distribution. The company serves a global client base and is actively involved in industry organizations and working groups worldwide, helping to address critical issues and develop innovative, real-world solutions. Sensis Corporation is comprised of two divisions:Air Traffic Systems:Sensis Air Traffic Systems division is a leading provider of surveillance, information technology, and simulation and modeling for the aviation industry with customers that include air traffic service providers, civil aviation authorities, airports, airlines and system integrators. Defense & Security Systems:Sensis Defense & Security Systems division increases tactical capabilities through advanced radar detection and surveillance integration products. Customers include the worlds militaries as well as system integrators. Sensis' Seagull Technology Center is seeking a talented and enthusiastic software engineer to support the continuing development of an advanced agent-based simulation of the National Airspace System (NAS). The system models thousands of aircraft, air traffic management (ATM) and airlines. The simulation is a key part of research being done by the U.S. Government, Sensis and industry to develop a safer and more efficient air transportation system.As a software engineer you will:Collaborate with other team members to design, implement, and maintain the softwarePerform unit, integration and system testingParticipate in peer code reviewsDevelop design and user documentation B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and 4 years work experience.Required Skills:JavaMessage oriented systemsFamiliarity with Spring (or other dependency injection frameworks)XMLFamiliarity with JPA and HibernateMySQLDatabase tools (Navicat, MySQL Control Center)UMLDesign PatternsBuild tools (Ant, Maven)IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ)Familiarity with version control systems (Subversion)Familiarity with issue tracking systems (JIRA)Familiarity with Agile principles and practicesDesired Skills:Contribution to an open source projectFamiliarity with JBoss Rules (Drools)Travel Requirements:Occasional travel may be requiredSecurity Clearance Required? NoSensis provides an excellent working environment offering advancement and professional growth opportunities, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to participate in a background investigation and/or successfully demonstrate eligibility to receive applicable Government security clearance(s).As a contractor for the United States Department of Defense, applicants must be permanent residents or U.S. Citizens in order to be considered for employment. Sensis Corporation values diversity and as an AA/EO employer, we encourage qualified women, minorities, Vietnam veterans and the handicapped to apply. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2143419&boardid=749