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# Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** REDWOOD STRONG LLC
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Api Management
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3e92405d8a604b8e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs or Master's Degree and 5 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs
 * Travel to customer / teammate sites as required - 25% travel expected
 * Ability to manage one's own time and the ability to work alone or together in a team environment
 * Self-starter and able to break down large chunks of scope into workable tasks
 * Proficiency with languages like C/C++, Java, Python
 * Experience with real-time embedded systems
 * Strong skills in developing distributed systems, APIs, services, and cloud-native architectures
 * Experience with agile development, user stories, backlog practices, and CI/CD delivery
 * Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, RMF-aligned development, and relevant DoD guidelines preferred
 * Ability to generate technical documentation for CDRLs, PMRs, and Government-facing artifacts
 * Knowledge of DO-178 software standards a plus
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Strong communication and collaboration abilities
 * Passion for writing high-quality, well-tested code - optimize systems for performance, reliability and maintainability
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS / SCI level - required for the position, * Education: Bachelor's Degree
 * Experience: Defense Industry: 7 years (Preferred)
 * Security clearance: Top Secret / SCI (Preferred), * Bachelor's (Required)

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain software applications for OMS-enabled systems
 * Collaborate with simulator teams to ensure integrated functional workflows
 * Develop software capabilities within the CI/CD environment and deliver features aligned with Government-approved backlog
 * Support decomposition of requirements into actionable backlog entries (definitions, dependencies, estimates)
 * Implement system functionality supporting external system API integrations, security requirements, and operational performance needs
 * Support functional, security, integration, and automated testing across the CI/CD pipeline
 * Develop metrics instrumentation: development metrics, operational metrics, security metrics, functional performance metrics
 * Provide technical inputs for PMRs, Capstone reviews, Demonstration Readiness Reviews, and Software Technical Development Package (STDP) artifacts
 * Contribute to Interface Documentation, Software Development Plan (SDP), Software Test Plan (STP), and architecture refinement
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including design reviews, demos, PI planning, and sprint reviews