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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Fusion
- **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, File Systems, Interoperability, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Systems, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/7456628/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
 * Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience, with significant expertise in RF systems integration and testing.
 * Technical Expertise: Experience with radar systems, RF sensors, anti-tamper technologies, sensor integration, modeling and simulation, and operations.
 * Communication: Strong ability to create compelling briefings and technical reports; exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
 * Security: Direct experience supporting U.S. Navy weapons systems acquisition, including programs requiring Special Access.
Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with classified programs (3+ years preferred).
 * A combination of theoretical, engineering, managerial, and field experience is highly desirable.

## Description

Are you ready to play a critical role in a dynamic, complex System of Systems (SoS) environment supporting national security? As a Software Systems Engineer, you'll lead the analysis of performance, effectiveness, compatibility, and interoperability of advanced systems within a multi-level security framework. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including government clients, engineers, and program managers, to drive high-impact decisions and solutions in mission-critical areas.

What You'll Do:

 * Drive System Performance: Analyze system capabilities, performance, and compatibility across a highly complex SoS environment.
 * Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with customers and teams to create an analytical framework to evaluate software system performance and ensure interoperability within secure environments.
 * Plan & Execute: Develop and manage detailed project plans (POA&Ms), ensuring alignment with program milestones and goals.
 * Test & Verify: Develop and review test scenarios, participate in test planning, and assess system readiness through test readiness reviews.
 * Document & Report: Assist in creating technical documents, interim reports, and maintain an organized filing system for all critical project documentation., * Support government engineers in the development of required software documentation.
 * Evaluate and ensure the completeness of software test programs and requirements.
 * Develop and review detailed test scenarios and ensure they align with program needs.
 * Participate in test planning working groups and readiness reviews.
 * Maintain and verify technical documentation standards and compliance with test procedures.
 * Support program management and systems engineering meetings and processes.


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