Senior Software Engineer

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R2115778
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* Title:

** Senior Software Engineer
*** Belong. Connect. Grow. with K !
*** K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
* ** Innovative Projects:
** K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
* ** Collaborative Environment:
** Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
* ** Impactful Work:
** Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
** Program Summary
** K  is seeking a highly experienced
** Senior Software Engineer
** to support a major Air Force Modernization Program. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in fifth-generation fighter aircraf
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* * or other current aircraft systems in the modernization/sustainment phase. This role requires a strategic, solutions-focused professional with exceptional leadership, acquisition, and system integration capabilities.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Apply 10+ years of recent software engineering experience supporting fifth-generation fighter aircraft or modern aircraft systems in modernization/sustainment.
* Provide extensive knowledge of modernization strategies, software engineering methodologies, and lifecycle procurement for Air Force systems, subsystems, and equipment.
* Utilize Agile/iterative software development principles to support modernization planning and execution.
* Deliver expert-level support in integration, communication, coordination, and planning across diverse functional disciplines.
* Assist in planning, organizing, and managing critical aspects of development, production, deployment, and sustainment for aircraft systems and equipment.
* Offer technical review of proposed software solutions and recommend improvements to ensure requirements, schedules, and quality standards are met.
* Oversee the work of junior engineering staff and/or manage the full scope of staff assigned to specific tasks or projects.
* Provide authoritative guidance to program leadership management, organizational improvement, and technical strategies.
* Deliver detailed studies, reports, and recommendations on developmental and improvement efforts.
* Provide niche expertise in areas such as strategic and business planning, systems alignment, productivity improvement, organizational assessments, performance metrics, and program audits.
* Apply prior knowledge in weapons systems security engineering and cryptographic systems, enabling rapid assimilation and impact.
* Support software engineering development for modernization programs including risk management, performance measurement, cycle-time reduction, and process improvement.
* Support software, hardware, aircraft modification, and training integration activities throughout modernization.
* Provide guidance on transitioning systems into post-modernization sustainment phases.
* Support the creation, review, and updating of program documentation related to software engineering requirements.
* Support OEM software assurance efforts involving program protection, cybersecurity, and airworthiness certification.
* Apply comprehensive knowledge of aircraft software engineering policies and procedures to both procurement and sustainment activities.
** Work Environment:**
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* Location:

** Onsite-WPAFB
* ** Travel Requirements:
** 15-20%
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* Working Hours:

** Standard-Core hours
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* Qualifications:

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* Required:

*** Minimum 8 years of recent software engineering experience with fifth-generation fighter aircraft or aircraft systems in modernization/sustainment.
* Strong background in aircraft software engineering, modernization programs,…