Software Systems Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA., Our team creates software tools and services for the world s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. Duties may include (but are not limited to): Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions. Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system. Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership. Perform day-to-day activities in the areas Product Owner/Technical Lead, Release Train Engineer/Scrum Master, and/or Integration & Test lead. Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

5+ years of experience with software development for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test) 3+ years of experience leading software development projects 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies, Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs. Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements. Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS). Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms. Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows. Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience)., Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.