Software Obsolescence Engineer II​/Principal Software Obsolesce Security Clearance

Position: Software Obsolescence Engineer II / Principal Software Obsolesce with Security Clearance
Software Obsolescence Engineer II / Principal Software Obsolescence Engineer III 2-5+ Years Experience | Huntsville, AL | Secret Clearance Required Future-proof mission-critical defense systems by leading the strategy that keeps complex software environments secure, compliant, and operational for the long haul. A Day in the Life - What you'll do
* Lead software life-cycle management efforts, identifying obsolescence risks and developing mitigation strategies for mission-critical systems
* Analyze vendor product roadmaps and end-of-life notices to assess impact on system compatibility, cybersecurity posture, and sustainment timelines
* Collaborate with software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and supply chain teams to modernize legacy platforms and integrate updated technologies
* Develop and track detailed obsolescence strategies, resource plans, and transition roadmaps while ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards

Required Qualifications Education & Experience Level II
* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (software focus), or related field
* 2 years of experience in software development, lifecycle management, or obsolescence tracking within a highly regulated industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, etc.) Level III
* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (software focus), or related field
* 5 years of experience in software development, lifecycle management, or obsolescence tracking within a highly regulated industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, etc.) Technical & Functional Requirements
* Familiarity with identifying and managing risks associated with outdated platforms, compilers, and dependent libraries
* Knowledge of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software roadmaps
* Understanding of real-time embedded software systems and/or mission-critical software applications
* Experience with software lifecycle management tools, dependency management analyzers, and obsolescence tracking databases
* Familiarity with vendor roadmaps (Microsoft, Red Hat, Wind River, etc.) and assessing system compatibility impacts
* Experience mitigating software obsolescence risks and ensuring compatibility across system upgrades
* Strong organizational skills to develop and track detailed obsolescence strategies, timelines, and resource requirements
* Competency with software development tools such as Git, JIRA, and Jenkins
* Experience with virtualization tools such as VMware and Docker for legacy software preservation or porting
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
* Demonstrated ability to innovate solutions addressing software dependencies, long-term support (LTS) requirements, and sustainability challenges
* U.S. Citizenship required
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or higher-level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications Advanced Education & Certifications
* Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
* Certifications such as Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), CSPO (Scrum Product Owner), CompTIA Security+, or equivalent Advanced Technical Experience
* Experience modernizing or rehosting legacy software frameworks (e.g., porting from outdated platforms to new systems or converting monolithic architectures to microservices)
* Expertise managing obsolete or unsupported software library dependencies, operating systems, or development tools
* Knowledge of Agile and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies in development and sustainment projects
* Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in mission-critical environments
* Expertise in software version control, configuration management, and lifecycle processes including retirement, upgrades, and replacements
* Knowledge of RTCA-DO-178C, MIL-STD-498, or similar aerospace/defense software standards
* Experience evaluating licensing models, EOL notices, and rehost/porting efforts for compliance
* Proficiency assessing hardware/software dependencies and preventing cascading obsolescence risks
* Experience conducting cost-benefit analyses for software refreshes, upgrades, or retrofits
* Ability to collaborate with systems engineers on software-hardware integration during upgrades or requalification efforts
* Familiarity with digital twins or simulation environments to evaluate legacy system transitions
* Experience managing vendor relationships, including end-of-support planning and third-party sustainment strategies
* Technical knowledge of vendor-specific solutions such as Wind River VxWorks, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or similar platforms
* Familiarity with NIST 800-53, CMMC, or other cybersecurity frameworks
* Awareness of anti-counterfeit measures and managing risks from unauthorized or unsupported software sources
* Active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred…