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# Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer (C++/C#/Rust)

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Wharton, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloudera Impala, Computer Engineering, Data Transformation, Decision Support Systems, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Operational Data Store, Object-Oriented Software Development, DataOps, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Data Management, Grpc, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b72439f727d6577

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM field

 * 5+ years of software engineering experience with C# or C++, OR 2+ years of experience with Rust
 * Active Secret clearance
 * U.S. citizenship or U.S. lawful permanent residency with ability to obtain program access, * 5+ years designing and implementing distributed systems (e.g., shared memory, gRPC, sockets, REST)
 * 2+ years working with big-data tools (Hadoop, Iceberg, Impala, Trino) or high-volume data pipelines (S3, SeaweedFS, MinIO)
 * Strong experience with Python and core engineering principles:
 * Object-oriented programming (OOP)
 * Data-oriented design (Rust)
 * APIs, design patterns, clean architecture, and test-driven development
 * Familiarity with airborne sensing and tracking systems (radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical)

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support advanced mission systems in a secure, high-performance environment. This role is focused on designing and building distributed data architectures, automated pipelines, and AI/ML-enabled capabilities that power real-time sensing, tracking, and decision support. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing in C++, C#, or Rust and excels at translating complex system requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions., * Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems

 * Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly detection
 * Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions
 * Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and execution plans
 * Design technical standards across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
 * Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches
 * Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
 * Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
 * Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events


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