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Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Software Systems Engineer

Job in Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22021, USA
Listing for: Redhorse Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 240000 - 260000 USD Yearly USD 240000.00 260000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Software Systems Engineering. As a recognized expert within the company, you will design, research, and develop highly advanced applications that create new product and business opportunities. This is a visionary role where your technical mastery in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling will directly contribute to business capture efforts and high-level capability briefings.

You will bridge the gap between complex engineering research and the strategic goals of our government clients, ensuring Redhorse remains at the forefront of digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a recognized expert within the company to design and develop highly advanced applications that drive new business opportunities.
  • Lead efforts to capture new business through technical work, research, and high-level capability briefings for senior government stakeholders.
  • Conduct advanced research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
  • Design and document applications software and systems that contain complex logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Lead multidisciplinary research initiatives, collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers on the utilization of data processing systems.
  • Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve critical problems regarding program intent and programming controls.
  • Design and develop low-level system software, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
  • Prepare expert-level operating instructions and ensure all software standards are developed and enforced across projects.
  • Analyze user needs and requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
  • Confer with systems analysts and engineers to manage high-level project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
  • Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and measure the consequences of complex system designs.
  • Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment to ensure all specifications and performance metrics are met.
Required Experience/Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
  • Proven expertise as a recognized authority in software systems engineering and research.
  • Demonstrated experience leading business capture efforts and delivering technical capability briefings.
  • Extensive background in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling for software system design.
  • Deep technical mastery of low-level software components including compilers, assemblers, and operating systems.

$240,000 - $260,000 a year

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits

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