Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

SSTi supports critical U.S. Navy and Department of War programs by delivering advanced software, simulation, and test solutions for complex weapon systems. Our team partners closely with government and industry stakeholders to ensure mission readiness, safety, and technical excellence.

Job Summary

SSTi is seeking a Software Engineer with extensive experience in real-time, safety-critical software development for missile systems and weapon system test equipment. The ideal candidate will drive design, development, integration, and test efforts for Standard Missile (SM-2, SM-3, SM-6) and ESSM systems
, supporting Aegis Weapon System and MK 41 VLS interfaces.

• Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs
• Design, develop, and maintain real-time, object-oriented software using VxWorks SMP RTOS on multi-core VME-based systems
• Provide software development for SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, and ESSM Communications Test Sets and Monitor & Control Units
• Develop software to retrieve, store, parse, and stream real-time missile telemetry and Missile Test Data (MTD)
• Implement and support Kill Assessment System (KAS) playback and real-time data analysis
• Interface with MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) components
• Participate in Waterfront Integration Tests (WITs), land-based tests, and flight test events
• Review and contribute to missile specifications, Interface Change Requests (ICRs), and system requirements
• Author and review software requirements, test plans, and system documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical software standards and support Software System Safety Technical Review Panels (SSSTRP)
• Collaborate with Navy stakeholders and contractors during program reviews and technical exchanges

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10 years of experience in software engineering for defense, weapon systems, or real-time embedded systems
• Active Secret security clearance

• Experience supporting Aegis BMD, AAW, and missile flight test programs
• Familiarity with Standard Missile initialization messages and telemetry formats
• Experience with hardware/software integration for missile simulators and test equipment
• Experience with VxWorks RTOS, including SMP and multi-core architectures
• Strong background in real-time data acquisition, telemetry decoding, and missile communications
• Proven experience developing safety-critical software and supporting formal safety reviews
• Ability to lead complex technical programs and work directly with government customers
• Experience with VMEbus and missile digital interfaces
• Experience writing code in C/C++ on real-time operating systems (VxWorks, DSP/BIOS, & TI RIOS)
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance