Lead Software Systems Engineer

Job Description

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This role requires a strong partnership with stakeholders to translate system-level requirements into software requirements and models, ensuring traceability and alignment with the customer’s operational, and performance needs. The motivated and talented individual will develop next generation Open Mission Software (OMS) Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) Software primarily for USAF E-7A, but also support other Airborne Surveillance, Command and Control (ASC2) programs like E-3 AWACS, 767 AWACS, and other 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft.

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The ideal candidate will lead software lifecycle activities as an Agile Product Owner; this includes but not limited to code reviews, risk analysis, and Program Increment planning. You will also oversee product and process alignment with project plans and industry standards, and champion the adoption of emerging development technologies and techniques. This is in support of multiple customers and air platforms.

• Leads design, development, and maintenance of software systems meeting stringent quality, safety, security, and certification standards
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into software requirements and models
• Conducts and reviews software system-level analyses to identify risks, issues, and opportunities; leads mitigation efforts
• Leads code reviews ensuring compliance with requirements and standards
• Oversees test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution
• Develops program documentation as needed
• Monitors product and process alignment with project plans and industry standards
• Leads software project management and assists with supplier management activities
• Implements current and emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to software development

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• 9+ years’ experience with software development processes
• 5+ years’ experience designing and developing software using Python, C/C++, C# and/or Java
• Experience with tactical data links (e.g., Link-16)
• Experience with integrated ground and flight command, control, and communication systems
• Experience in a Customer-Facing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), including:
  • TTNT and TDMA technologies.
  • MIDS integration with Link 16 network experience
  • Command and Control (C2) instances
• Experience with MIL-STD-6016(aka Link 16) systems and standards
• Proficiency in Information Exchange Requirements (IER), with the ability to trace from J message to requirements (and vice versa)
• Experience in software systems engineering within defense or aerospace sectors
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance
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