Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team of innovative engineers who design and develop high-quality hardware and software systems. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the development of cutting-edge software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and stakeholders. Your duties will include software engineering design, development, and analysis, ranging from simple tasks and single-focus projects to complex, multi-disciplinary efforts. You will participate in or advise multi-disciplinary teams in the design, development, and execution of innovative research projects, contributing your expertise and guidance as needed.
If you are a motivated and experienced software engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that serve mission-critical roles, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Conceive and develop solutions to engineering problems through the application of professional, industry-standard engineering techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Gather, compile, and evaluate data to determine the adequacy, completeness, and engineering effectiveness of designs compared to requirements and specifications.
- Design, develop, and modify software applications, systems, modules, processes, and libraries according to specifications across multiple paradigms, i.e. Firmware/Hardware Level, Systems Level to include GUI/HS-SW Interfaces, Scripting for configuration generation and analysis, etc.
- Analyze, evaluate, and recommend innovative solutions, applications, and software design approaches required to meet contract and customer specifications for new and modified systems.
- Compile and prepare necessary data and engineering documents to support technical meetings and product delivery.
- Ensure effective data/code reuse across software applications/platforms to support faster lifecycles.
- Review drawings, procedures, and engineering orders for completeness, compatibility, producibility, and correctness.
- Organize, analyze, write, and present technical marketing and proposal information for managers and customers.
- Work closely with members of other engineering disciplines.
- Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and non-technical aspects of projects to the team as well as the customer.
- Promote development of a strong team by participation in key aspects of projects and mentoring more junior and non-software engineer team members.
- Work with classified documents requiring thorough knowledge of DoD procedures for the proper usage and safeguarding of classified materials.
- Maintain and update required records and reports.
- Present and resolve any technical software difficulties or discrepancies with the team, customers, and subcontractors in a timely manner.
- Participate in and lead software design, code, and test reviews.
- Develop and manage critical portions of software.
- Understand and execute integration of software onto hardware.
- Debug/troubleshoot design behavior in both software and hardware environments
- Test and verify software with hardware-in-the-loop techniques using lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc.
- Develop bare metal code that does not rely on an underlying operating system or drivers.
- Perform configuration management on all software designs, data, and other deliverables.
- Recommend and develop improvements to existing software.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
