Analyzing, evaluating and integrating solutions to complex technical problems, based on broad objectives from management and customers. Encourages optimum design within customer specifications, quality standards, schedule and funding limitations Assisting in formulating engineering project requirements to meet the customer's needs and deadlines Developing detailed implementation plans to execute and meet project requirements Determining timelines for completing engineering projects, and reporting to the Engineering & Integration Manager, Supervisor, and/or the Lead Software Engineer on the project's status Working closely with project management, hardware engineering, communications engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support to ensure proper integration of software engineering with the other disciplines involved in the project. Designing, implementing, testing, and deploying software projects Providing technical guidance, mentoring, direction and assistance to other engineering team members Reviewing modifications to system software to ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software Ability to solicit and document detailed product requirements; writes technical data packages in support of software development or modifications Attending and facilitates meetings as required Performing other related duties as required FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING #LI-DG1