NAVAIR Systems Engineer, Senior
AMERICAN SYSTEMS•California, MD
•$105,000 - $145,000
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, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As our next Systems Engineer 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
- A strong foundation in software engineering or computer science
- At least 6-10 years of experience
- Experience working with or reviewing code in languages such as C, C++, Ada, Assembly, or Python
- Familiarity with modern software development practices such as DevSecOps, CI/CD, containerization, and automated testing
- The ability to mentor others and contribute to a technically rigorous team environment
- A willingness to support defense programs and work within classified environments
- DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret if necessary.
- U.S Citizenship Required.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related Technical Field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DoD platforms, embedded software, avionics, or software assurance.
Responsibilities
- Review OEM-developed software, source code, repositories, and technical deliverables
- Assess software quality, maintainability, cybersecurity, and compliance with technical standards
- Evaluate CDRL documentation such as SVDs, SDPs, SDDs, and test reports
- Review SAST, SCA, dynamic analysis, and software test results
- Verify compliance with secure coding standards such as MISRA C/C++ and SEI CERT C
- Assess structural code coverage and reliability for safety-critical avionics software
- Identify technical risks and advise leadership on engineering trade-offs and decisions
- Support acquisition and modernization efforts as a technical lead or program support engineer
- Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and government stakeholders
- Present technical findings, risks, and readiness assessments to leadership
- Travel as needed to support audits, integration efforts, and technical reviews
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
