Software Engineer - Aegis Based Defense

JRC Careers • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

JRC is hiring a Software Engineer for its Strategic Defense & International Operations team to support missile defense software for the U.S. Navy’s Aegis and SM-6 weapon systems. The role involves advancing software capabilities for next-generation missile defense and supporting mission-critical programs that directly support the Fleet.

The engineer will support complex software initiatives involving guidance, navigation, control systems, flight testing, system integration, and software architecture. Work includes software upgrades for the SM-6, including advanced targeting algorithms, flight-profile optimization, and datalink processing for fire-control integration. The position also supports integration with the Aegis Under Layer, ship-based Aegis Weapon System, and land-based Aegis Guam System.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoW Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline related to the area of specialty.
• At least 5 years of related professional experience.
• Mastery of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Teams.
• Missile system experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Prior experience with weapons systems deployment.
• Experience with missile systems engineering.
• Technical experience in an area such as Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, or Aegis qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Address emerging next-generation missile defense threats and capabilities through SM-6 software upgrades, including advanced targeting algorithms, flight-profile optimization, and upgraded datalink processing.
• Support the SM-6 Round Lead in designing, developing, testing, and integrating missile software and incorporating it into the Aegis Under Layer while maintaining compatibility with the Aegis Weapon System and Aegis Guam System.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of software for missile guidance, navigation, and control systems, including guidance laws, feedback control logic, six-degree-of-freedom flight simulations, and real-time sensor data processing.
• Contribute to software architecture design, requirements analysis, detailed design, and code reviews.
• Support integration and testing activities for the Aegis Under Layer, Aegis Weapon System, and Aegis Guam System.
• Participate in flight tests and data analysis.
• Manage technical meetings and design reviews for software activities, including MDA Engineering Technical Reviews.
• Oversee development sprint progress and manage backlogs.
• Define long-term technical strategies and architectural roadmaps.
• Support analysis of Real World Events and observations that lead to required software changes or updates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee benefits program supporting team members' well-being and success.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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