Senior Software Engineer (1473)

Zapata Technology • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

10d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Zapata Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support software engineering activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The role provides functional and empirical analysis in support of the design, development, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of software systems. It requires strong software engineering experience and the ability to analyze and solve complex engineering problems in support of mission and customer requirements.

This is a full-time, onsite position at APG. The customer’s core support hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Travel is less than 5%. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing functional and empirical analysis related to software system design, development, and implementation.
• Experience with application, utility, development, and/or diagnostic software.
• Experience developing or supporting test strategies, test devices, and system-level testing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering and software problems.
• Ability to work effectively in an onsite technical/customer environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or another Engineering or Technical discipline.
• At least nine years of professional experience within the last fifteen years.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software systems.
• Support application software, utility software, development software and tools, and diagnostic software.
• Participate in developing software and system test strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of test devices and systems.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex software and engineering problems.
• Solve engineering problems or manage their resolution within the assigned functional area.
• Support software engineering activities throughout the software development lifecycle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior