Principal Systems Integrator

• Conduct verification and validation (V&V) activities for ground software, focusing on command and control (C2) and mission management systems.
• Design, write, and execute comprehensive integration and test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Partner with software developers and cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration challenges.
• Implement automated testing strategies and tools to streamline the integration lifecycle.
• Generate technical documentation, including test results, system configurations, and optimization recommendations.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience in ground software system verification, specifically with C2 and mission management systems.
• Strong background in system integration and testing, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Proficiency with test automation and testing tools.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience); senior‑level roles require 8+ years of experience.

• Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or Visio.
• Experience with collaboration and lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation.
• Experience working in Agile environments (sprint planning, backlog management).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Gherkin/Cucumber and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience with version control (Git Lab), containerization (Docker), and cloud environments (AWS).

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience in ground software system verification, specifically with C2 and mission management systems.
• Strong background in system integration and testing, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Proficiency with test automation and testing tools.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience); senior‑level roles require 8+ years of experience.

• Programming or scripting experience with Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or Java.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Cameo or Visio.
• Experience with collaboration and lifecycle management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation.
• Experience working in Agile environments (sprint planning, backlog management).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Gherkin/Cucumber and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience with version control (Git Lab), containerization (Docker), and cloud environments (AWS).

• Level: TS/SCI
• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

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