NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS•California, MD

1d•$105,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As our next Software Engineer/ developer for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance
U.S. citizen
Technical 4-yr degree
1+ years of experience in engineering or computer science with an emphasis on software engineering/development of software systems
Experience in software requirements allocation, design, software process management, open architecture principles, software integration and test
Knowledge of processes for software system design, test and interoperability, planning and management
Proven ability to effectively communicate at all levels within an organization, with effective interpersonal skills and an ability to resolve conflicting views and information

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of military avionics systems, components and software and related design attributes
Knowledge of systems engineering procedures, processes, practices and tools as related to Avionics and Weapons systems and technology

Responsibilities

Provide direct engineering, acquisition, and test & evaluation (T&E) support for the PMA-268 Stingray MQ-25A program.
Serve as a key technical interface between NAVAIR, prime contractors, and other government activities, focusing on technical oversight for software development, system integration, and Formal Qualification Testing (FQT).
Deliver optimized technical solutions within cost, schedule, and technology constraints while ensuring compliance with stringent system requirements and airworthiness standards.
Track software execution across Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs), analyze development metrics, and identify and elevate technical blockers.
Assist Senior Leads with technical evaluations of vendor proposals and draft engineering inputs for future Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts.
Provide technical oversight into Program Increment (PI) priority workloads and evaluate contractor-proposed changes to processes and Software Development Plans (SDPs).
Serve as a representative for NAVAIR, interfacing with headquarters, contractors, and other government activities.
Conduct engineering reviews of vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with system requirements and Airworthiness standards.
Provide technical comments on Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Descriptions (SDD), Software Architecture Descriptions (SAD), Software Development Plans (SDP), and Software Test Plans (STP).
Serve as the designated Government witness and Quality Assurance (QA) representation for Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), requiring travel to contractor facilities.
Assess vendor readiness to execute FQT by verifying test procedure completion and tracking the resolution of Problem Reports (PRs).
Provide technical analysis during Problem Report Review Boards (PRRBs), System Safety Working Groups, and Risk Boards.
Support Software Safety Program Level of Rigor (LOR) assessments.
Evaluate engineering workflows to identify and implement technical process improvements within the software development lifecycle, test execution, and defect tracking processes.
Provide direct systems engineering/scientific support and advise on engineering requirements, technical issues, and risks related to software development.
Provide technical oversight and support strategic software planning.
Serve as a hardware/software technical interface to the Computer Scientist/engineering community on related software engineering activities and issues.
Provide real-time access to SMEs for problem assessment and resolution.
Provide software engineering technical support and representation at working groups.
Provide concurrence, if applicable, on contractor proposed changes to processes and Software (SW) development plans.