Specialist Engineer, Software

Prescient Edge • McLean, VA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Specialist Engineer/ Software (Command and Control Software Engineer) is a contingent position upon award. This role focuses on the design and implementation of robotic control software for air and maritime systems, software engineering using various languages, developing software for government or military robotics Command and Control (C2) systems, managing DevOps pipelines, systems integration engineering, and integrating uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture. The role also involves working with NATO standards, C2 systems like the Navy's Common Control System (CCS), MOSA, the TAK ecosystem, military and international exercises, and implementing DoD cybersecurity controls.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of robotic control software for air and maritime systems.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering (e.g., C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java).
• 7 years of experience developing software for government or military robotics Command and Control (C2) systems.
• 3 years of experience managing and operating DevOps pipelines for software releases, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and automated testing for multiple deployment environments.
• 5 years of experience systems integration engineering experience, specifically focused on the seamless technical integration of unmanned vehicles, Minotaur mission systems, sensors, and specialized payloads into broader U.S. and international C2 systems.
• Experience managing complex "system-of-systems" challenges, ensuring full interoperability and data synchronization.
• 5 years of experience engineering and managing the integration of diverse air and maritime uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture; coordinating technical requirements across multiple hardware providers; and maintaining system compatibility with evolving C2 interfaces to provide a cohesive common operating picture.
• 3 years of experience working with NATO STANAG 4817 for Unmanned Systems.
• Experience integrating disparate software systems using APIs, SDKs, network protocols, and UxS Control Segment Maritime Domain Extension (UCSMDE).
• Demonstrated experience with C2 the Navy’s Common Control System (CCS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• A minimum of two years of experience with the TAK ecosystem (WinTAK, ATAK, TAK Server).
• Five years of experience in military and international exercise with NATO tactical communications and Maritime Big Play.
• Three years of experience implementing DoD cybersecurity controls and performing vulnerability assessments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering.
• Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of robotic control software for air and maritime systems.
• Software engineering using C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java.
• Developing software for government or military robotics Command and Control (C2) systems.
• Managing and operating DevOps pipelines for software releases, including CI/CD tools and automated testing.
• Systems integration engineering, focused on the seamless technical integration of unmanned vehicles, Minotaur mission systems, sensors, and specialized payloads into broader U.S. and international C2 systems.
• Managing complex "system-of-systems" challenges, ensuring full interoperability and data synchronization.
• Engineering and managing the integration of diverse air and maritime uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture.
• Coordinating technical requirements across multiple hardware providers.
• Maintaining system compatibility with evolving C2 interfaces to provide a cohesive common operating picture.
• Working with NATO STANAG 4817 for Unmanned Systems.
• Integrating disparate software systems using APIs, SDKs, network protocols, and UxS Control Segment Maritime Domain Extension (UCSMDE).
• Experience with C2 the Navy’s Common Control System (CCS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (WinTAK, ATAK, TAK Server).
• Experience in military and international exercise with NATO tactical communications and Maritime Big Play.
• Implementing DoD cybersecurity controls and performing vulnerability assessments.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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