Software Engineer/ Software Architect - Level 4

Description

The Central Systems Engineering team in Huntsville, AL is hiring a Level 4 Software Engineer / Software Architect.

The role sits in the Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration unit and supports an internal R&D effort known as IRAD.

The work means designing and building logic- and math-based software and systems, doing multidisciplinary research, and working with equipment and hardware designers on data processing systems for product and commercial software.

The team wants people who enjoy varied, demanding work in collaborative groups at every level.

Responsibilities

• Shape and refine the processes and practices that help programs reach their goals.
• Review demonstration and integration plans to set the software baseline for each phase.
• Run gap and maturity assessments on software components to find the capabilities still missing.
• Lead the building of new software systems in a complex setting.
• Hold the big-picture system view while managing development and integration across several subsystems and vendors.
• Design, develop, document, test and debug application software and systems, and make sure software standards are met.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited university plus 8 years of related experience is preferred, or a master's in STEM plus 6 years, or a PhD plus 4 years.
• Experience with software architecture and design.
• Hands-on work with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas clearly.
• Configuration management experience with Git, Bitbucket and JIRA.
• Basic experience leading a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time to meet business needs.
• A current, active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD-issued Secret security clearance, required to start.
• Preferred: highly experienced with Linux, scripting and operations.
• Preferred: experience with automated software requirements testing and analysis.
• Preferred: experience with battle management and/or fire control systems.
• Preferred: experience developing in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
• Preferred: very solid background in math and physics.

Conditions

Based in Huntsville, AL.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

No relocation assistance is available.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Primary-level base salary range is $135,800.00 to $203,600.00, a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on position, possible overtime, shift differential and discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.