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# AEGIS Missile Software Engineer

- **Company:** ASTRION, INC.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft PowerPoint, System Software, SAP Ariba
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9123777/aegis-missile-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Education: BA/BS in a STEM related field
 * Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience
 * Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
 * Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
 * Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
 * Provide programmatic oversight of SM-3 Blk IIA Missile. Communications, components, development and integration within the Guidance Section (GS) and Kinetic Warhead (KW)
 * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / Skills

 * Active TS/SCI Clearance
 * Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
 * Experience with Missile System Software Development
 * Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

## Description

* Responsible for SM-3 Block IIA Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components.
 * Operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.
 * Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the GFC/C to Link-16 interface document.
 * Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.
 * PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance


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