Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Software Systems Engineer
About The Position
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Software Systems Engineering. As a recognized expert within the company, you will design, research, and develop highly advanced applications that create new product and business opportunities. This is a visionary role where your technical mastery in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling will directly contribute to business capture efforts and high-level capability briefings. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering research and the strategic goals of our government clients, ensuring Redhorse remains at the forefront of digital transformation.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
- Proven expertise as a recognized authority in software systems engineering and research.
- Demonstrated experience leading business capture efforts and delivering technical capability briefings.
- Extensive background in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling for software system design.
- Deep technical mastery of low-level software components including compilers, assemblers, and operating systems.
Responsibilities
- Act as a recognized expert within the company to design and develop highly advanced applications that drive new business opportunities.
- Lead efforts to capture new business through technical work, research, and high-level capability briefings for senior government stakeholders.
- Conduct advanced research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
- Design and document applications software and systems that contain complex logical and mathematical solutions.
- Lead multidisciplinary research initiatives, collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers on the utilization of data processing systems.
- Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve critical problems regarding program intent and programming controls.
- Design and develop low-level system software, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
- Prepare expert-level operating instructions and ensure all software standards are developed and enforced across projects.
- Analyze user needs and requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
- Confer with systems analysts and engineers to manage high-level project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
- Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and measure the consequences of complex system designs.
- Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment to ensure all specifications and performance metrics are met.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits programs
- performance-based or other incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
