Software Systems Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Level
4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

• 5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and Dev Ops methodologies

Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a Dev Sec Ops  environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead.
• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/No
  
  SQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test
  -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g.

Bachelor and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience).

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.