Senior Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance
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. Why Join Us?
* 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 aircraft 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.

Key Responsibilities:

* Apply 8+ 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:

* Location:

Onsite-WPAFB

* Travel Requirements: 15-20%

* Working Hours:

Standard-Core hours

Qualifications:

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, and Air Force acquisition processes.

* Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Desired:
* Experience with Agile software development.

* Prior experience with weapon system security engineering and cryptographic systems highly preferred.

* Proven ability to lead technical staff and manage complex modernization efforts.

* Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together. K  Benefits K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

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