Sr. Software Systems Engineer - China Lake

JT4Ridgecrest, CA
$131,602 - $146,602Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Systems Engineer that is highly proficient with object oriented software design and that is also well versed with live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics to MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773. The position will manage software/system projects and provide guidance to technical staff. JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. An ideal candidate will have an active secret clearance. This position located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

  • Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
  • Demonstrated ability to program using C++ language code, C, and Python 3
  • Develops parallel processes, threading, process communication
  • Familiar with utilizing Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment
  • Works proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments
  • Interacts with remote repositories, pushes code updates, and manages local repositories
  • Adheres to established branching strategies and understands the implications of working with master/production branches
  • Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements
  • Familiarity with live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics, MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773
  • Individual must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOD Top Secret clearance
  • A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of eight years of related experience OR A master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of six years of experience OR A PhD in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with computer-based systems and applications
  • Excellent programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
  • Experience in the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
  • Extensive knowledge of systems engineering and software development lifecycles
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Good planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Linux

Responsibilities

  • Manage software/system projects and provide guidance to technical staff
  • Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
  • Use broad judgment in defining and solving technical or managerial issues of the highest complexity or of far-reaching significance
  • Capture and manage customer requirements at a system level and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve complex technical problems
  • Function as the system architect overseeing the overall design and configuration management of systems
  • Develop the design of system/software and associated design documentation
  • Prepare and conduct design reviews
  • Implement design through software coding or hardware and document the design implementation
  • Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
  • Manage maintenance and sustainment activities of the system/software
  • Provide work direction to subordinate technical staff
  • Establish and maintain positive customer relations
  • Support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required
  • Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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