Software Engineer (Mid to Senior Level)
About The Position
Alexandria Insights is seeking Software Systems Engineers (Mid-Level and Senior-Level) to support a U.S. Marine Corps acquisition program in Stafford, VA. This is not a traditional software development role. Instead, candidates will serve as government-facing technical advisors, responsible for evaluating, validating, and integrating software deliverables provided by OEMs and vendors within complex tactical systems. The role focuses on software assurance, documentation review, and system-level integration across hardware, software, and cybersecurity domains throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (experience may substitute)
- Mid-Level: 5–9 years | Senior-Level: 10+ years
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes and lifecycle documentation
- Familiarity with SVDs, CDRLs, and systems engineering artifacts
- Understanding of software integration within hardware-based systems
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting USMC, Navy, or DoD tactical systems
- Familiarity with SETR processes (SRR, SFR, SVR, etc.)
- Understanding of RMF, STIGs, and cybersecurity requirements
- Experience assessing vendor/OEM deliverables
- Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps (oversight perspective)
- Tools: Jira, Confluence, Git
Responsibilities
- Review and validate Software Version Descriptions (SVDs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Evaluate OEM/vendor software deliverables, including CDRLs, technical documentation, and test artifacts
- Assess software against system requirements, interface definitions, and operational needs
- Identify gaps in traceability, verification, and configuration management
- Support development and review of system-level artifacts (e.g., ICDs, specifications, test plans)
- Analyze software integration, interoperability, and cybersecurity impacts across systems
- Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), technical reviews, and SETR events (SRR, SFR, etc.)
- Support test planning, execution, and evaluation
- Provide recommendations to the government on software readiness, risks, and compliance posture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
