Software Systems Engineer

Utah State University • North Logan, UT

151d • $108,000 - $139,000

About The Position

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division at the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division's commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, e.g., computer science, computer engineering, software engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, addressing, subnetting, and common protocols.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering documentation using UML and/or SysML.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to government, contractor, and customer facilities.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience as a software systems engineer.
• 4+ years actively architecting/designing software systems utilizing a working knowledge of software design patterns.
• Proficiency with C++17.
• Proficiency in systems engineering languages (i.e., UML and/or SysML).
• Systems engineering experience (DoD/INCOSE).
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple customers to ensure that complex software-intensive systems are designed, built, and fielded to meet requirements.
• Oversee system integration activities and provide technical insight across the development lifecycle.
• Manage program requirements and ensure their proper application to the product baseline.
• Write and maintain test plans, generate and update system and interface documentation.
• Support the traceability of requirements through design, implementation, and verification.
• Identify, document, and help mitigate technical risks that could impact successful delivery and integration.
• Assess high-level requirements and decompose them into actionable features and development tasks.
• Develop and maintain system models, diagrams, and specifications.
• Oversee interface definition and management for seamless integration.
• Provide technical insight during integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of DevSecOps practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree