What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Apogee Engineering, LLC?
Overview:
This is a full-time position locate at Offutt AFB, NE
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Software Application Engineer in support of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM/J5).
This is a full-time position locate at Offutt AFB, NE
- Perform system and requirements analysis supporting the Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) operational community, to include analysis of impacts on and from integrated external systems
- Support preliminary system concept studies/analysis, formulate descriptions of the NPES system architecture, perform detailed requirements analysis, and define product-level/subsystem-level requirements
- Employ effective techniques to capture, maintain, and trace both explicit NPES user requirements and derived technical requirements.
- Provide the Government with an analysis of the operational impact of system and software engineering proposed changes to NPES and NPES-related systems.
- Support the Government during NPES operational activities for Technical Performance Evaluations (TPE), Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT), communications assessments, continuing evaluation programs, and exercise/real-world events
- Attend meetings as required in support of planning and analysis activities as required.
- Participate, as a member of an Agile team, in requirements gathering with knowledge management stakeholders and develop user stories.
- Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities.
- Support the operation and maintenance of NPES computers supporting the NAOC, deployed location, and all training servers. This support includes scheduling and de-conflicting NPES server usage, hardware and software installation and delivery, and all NPES testing. At a minimum, this support shall include:
- Technical Operational Support for daily system management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, problem analysis, and resolution for hardware, software, and interfaces.
- Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities.
- Creation of and processing of NSDLs.
- Training - Shall provide user training for all NPES systems.
- Conduct hands-on training for local battle staff members and other training as required.
- Produce an overview briefing for external users to create basic training requirements.
- Support the Government during scheduled NPES overview briefings and executive demonstrations.
- Provide Agile Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of NPES and NPES-related software. NPES testing includes scenario database preparation, creation and documentation of test plans and procedures, user story traceability, test tool recommendations, test jigs, data, etc.
- Perform the OAT and report the daily results in a test report.
- The performance of these services is considered essential in support of mission-essential functions during real-world crisis events and exercise events. A real-world crisis event will be determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. On-call deployment support shall be required with a one-hour or less response time during real-world crisis events and exercise events.
- Provide service to the requested organization until the real-world crisis or exercise event is over or the requirement is completed. Shall ensure the appropriate skilled
- Personnel are available during a crisis for any operational emergency as required by the Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan.
- Travel is expected. Personnel shall be required to perform travel to various locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and may be required to travel on military transportation into non-hostile areas.
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI w/Nuclear Command and Control/Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2/ESI), and Alternative or Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM)eligibility
Certifications: Must possess an active Security Certification
Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant technical experience, including:
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI w/Nuclear Command and Control/Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2/ESI), and Alternative or Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM)eligibility
Certifications: Must possess an active Security Certification
Education: High School Diploma
Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant technical experience, including:
- Minimum of 6 years supporting the DoD
- Strong knowledge of Information Technology (IT) or software applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD
Additional Experience:
- Demonstrated experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities
Additional Information
Location: Offutt AFB, NE
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%
Location: Offutt AFB, NE
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%