Senior Software Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• 12+ years of relevant technical experience, or 10+ years with a master’s degree in a related field.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proven experience leading software development teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong experience with open systems concepts, architectures, and implementation.
• Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and application.
• Demonstrate expert-level experience with C/C++ required.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded systems and RTOS environments (e.g. VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership and government customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-level thinking.
• Experience with software configuration management principles and techniques, software quality engineering concepts, good software standards and practices, and a strong understanding of why these are important.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded missile systems, aerospace, or weapons systems development.
• Hands-on experience implementing open architecture frameworks such as FACE, OMS, or SOSA.
• Experience with containerization and microservices technology.
• Knowledge of guidance & control algorithms, navigation systems, mission planning systems (NOMS, JMPS), and sensors a huge plus.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
• Knowledge of software development standards: DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e, or similar.
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and simulation a plus.
• Understanding of hardware-software integration and software systems engineering principles.
• Previous experience in a Software Lead role (IPT Lead, Technical Lead, Software PM, etc.).
• Agile Scrum Master or Product Owner experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for software development teams (5-15 engineers).
• Define full-stack software architecture and design patterns for missile system applications implementing major system functions (i.e. guidance, navigation, control, telemetry, and mission planning).
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Make critical technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with government customers and program management.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level software engineers.
• Champion adoption of open systems architectures and modular open systems approach (MOSA) with standardized interfaces.
• Ensure software design support modularity, reusability, portability, and maintainability requirements.
• Lead code reviews, ensuring coding standards and best practices are applied.
• Direct communication with customers, end users, and team members will be required on a frequent basis.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.
• Ensure adherence to military and aviation standards for safety, cybersecurity, and RMF.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance