Senior Software Engineer

We have openings for individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. These positions are for software leads in Munitions, to provide leadership for the software efforts on a subset of the contracts currently under the direction of the Munitions Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.., Technical Leadership and Execution

• Oversee the associated software engineering lifecycle, including estimating, planning, requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, and range testing.
• Evaluate software requirements for consistency with higher level performance goals, customer needs, and contractual Statements of Work.
• Coordinate with the Software Architect to ensure technical outcomes meet customer requirements and secure necessary approvals from Functional Management.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving and resolve conflicts between subsystems or disciplines to optimize system performance, quality, and cost.
• Ensure all Cybersecurity efforts are properly coordinated within the software domain.

Project and Performance Management

• Monitor and control technical, cost, and schedule performance implementing corrective actions as needed to keep efforts on track.
• Oversee Control Accounts or Work Packages, providing periodic estimates at complete (EAC) to support the EVMS reporting.
• Plan software project schedules and builds to align with overall product development timelines.
• Manage internal and external resources, coordinating with functional and project managers to identify and acquire necessary talent.
• Provide unbiased, constructive Performance and Development Review (PDR) input for assigned project personnel.

Compliance, Quality and Safety

• Ensure the project team executes with rigor in accordance with tailored Business Management System (BMS) Procedures.
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering organization to ensure software safety efforts are accurately recorded and that the appropriate level of rigor is applied to safety critical work products.
• Support the Software Verification Lead in planning, environment design, and the execution of test scripts and procedures.
• Ensure the team successfully supports Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Software Configuration Management (SCM) audits.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Plan and lead formal software development milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR) with United States Government (USG) representatives.
• Proactively communicate risks, issues and opportunities to the Software IPT Lead, Functional Manager and Program Manager(s).
• Prepare and present project metrics and technical status at formal milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings, and IPT meetings.
• Maintain and enhance the technical reputation of client with customers and industry partners.

• Highly skilled in object-oriented design and C++ embedded software development.
• Familiarity with Ethernet communications.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings, discussions, and presentations.
• Clearance: Secret Eligible.

Skills Preferred

• Experience working with RTOS and/or bare-metal real-time application development.
• Working Cybersecurity domain knowledge, specifically of Risk Management Framework and the requirements and process to obtain/maintain Authority to Operate (ATO). Ideally, the candidate would possess a cybersecurity certification.
• Weapon system and/or combat vehicle subject matter expertise.
• Current Secret Clearance.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in real-time embedded software development and/or software testing; can be 2 years with a master’s degree.
• Experience providing technical direction to a team of developers.
• Practical knowledge and experience with applicable software engineering processes.
• Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and Software Life Cycle Management.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Control Account Manager/Work Package Manager duties.
• Contemporary design/development experience.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.