Software Systems Engineer

Arete Associates•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$95,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Systems Engineer to join our team and lead critical aspects of system design, integration, and validation. This role requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex requirements while interfacing with customers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity, and technical depth. This position will be based at our Northridge, CA office and is a non-supervisory, exempt, full-time position.

Requirements

Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of tasks, and drive solutions with minimal oversight.
Expertise in testing complex algorithms and graphical user interfaces (GUIs), including formal requirements validation, usability testing, and defect identification.
Strong understanding of system-level architecture and interfaces, capable of troubleshooting across subsystems and ensuring seamless integration.
Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
Skilled in documenting defects, creating clear and actionable reports, and maintaining traceability of issues through resolution.
Ability to clearly communicate errors, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
Ability to interpret formal and informal requirements, write detailed specifications, and manage change requests.
Capable of guiding engineering teams and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with classified systems or secure environments.
Familiarity with Agile development and DevSecOps practices.
Knowledge of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
Familiarity with Squish/Jenkins/GIT (or a willingness to learn)
Basic knowledge and experience with C++/Python
Involvement with systems integration, test, and performance verification

Responsibilities

Lead critical aspects of system design, integration, and validation.
Manage complex requirements while interfacing with customers and stakeholders.
Troubleshoot across subsystems and ensure seamless integration.
Document defects, create clear and actionable reports, and maintain traceability of issues through resolution.
Clearly communicate errors, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
Interpret formal and informal requirements, write detailed specifications, and manage change requests.
Guide engineering teams and ensure alignment with program objectives.
Test complex algorithms and graphical user interfaces (GUIs), including formal requirements validation, usability testing, and defect identification.