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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FMS Software Engineer, Senior - **Company:** AM Pierce & Associates - **Location:** Patuxent River, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Information Technology, Software Coding, Devsecops - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=869bbc895c24812a ## About the Role Do you have experience in System testing?, * Active DoD Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain interim Top Secret. * Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. + Degree must be awarded from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, inc.) certification + BS or BA degree in Engineering with significant recent experience in software coding, software development, and software acquisition is also acceptable. * Senior Level: At least ten (10) years of experience with software engineering, including performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration, and software testing. ## Description The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of Software Engineer - Senior, supporting PMA-281, the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office, specifically supporting serve as the FMS Engineer for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program. The TMPC program is a software intensive solution that supports critical planning and execution for the Tomahawk cruise missile weapon system. The program has high visibility, involves significant collaboration with other DoD Services, and is relied upon to be first-to-the-fight. You will be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovative technology and exploring modern Agile acquisition processes to support FMS for TWS. You will manage technical sustainment and modification of the TMPC software in support of FMS. You will conduct traditional systems engineering, digital engineering, and Agile software processes., * Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of TMPC mission planning software and technical documentation for the Tomahawk missile system for FMS programs. * Coordinate closely with the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) to ensure that software and technical documentation is appropriately sanitized and properly documented for FDO release approval to partner FMS countries. * Engage with customers to collect input and feedback to improve and enhance TMPC. * Review, analyze, and document TMPC emerging requirements. * Review, analyze, and document TMPC software defects. * Analyze the impact of changes to TMPC system requirements and interfaces. * Lead working groups to address engineering and technical challenges that require analysis of alternatives. * Participate in the analysis and documentation of cyber and system security aspects of the TMPC software. * Participate in working groups and collaborate with software developers to help migrate TMPC software into DevSecOps software pipelines. * Providing technical input for project plans, schedules, roadmaps, and cost estimates. * Author reports and brief NAVAIR Leadership on status, metrics, and technical analysis. * Participate in change management and configuration management processes and review boards. * Review vendors produced MBSE models and contribute to MBSE descriptions of the system. * Coordinate with test and evaluation activities for assessment of TMPC software. * Conduct technical Risk Management and tracking. * Assist with vendor tasking, guidance, and oversight in the development of technical SOWs, participation with TIMs, PMRs, and review of CDRLs. * Participate in the development of strategies to apply Agile development practices to TMPC FMS. * Participate in Agile software development processes including backlog grooming, backlog prioritization, sprint reviews, program increment reviews, and capability evaluation. * Participate in the development of process and product improvement initiatives for TMPC software. * Advise and assist NAVAIR executives, managers, and supervisors in the planning and implementation of systems engineering and digital engineering policy and guidance. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Maturity assessment for technicians or how I learned to love OWASP SAMM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/351-maturity-assessment-for-technicians-or-how-i-learned-to-love-owasp-samm) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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