Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

LOCATION: WPAFB, Dayton, OH

JOB STATUS: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: Secret, Must be a US Citizen
TRAVEL:  10%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to support the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) program at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience, with 5 years in the DoD;
• OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years relevant experience, with 5 years in the DoD;
• OR 15 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications, with 8 years in the DoD.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• • Provide source code, configuration file management, and engineering resolution support.
  • Evaluate operational feasibility by assessing requirements, problem definitions, solution development, and proposed implementation approaches.
  • Develop and present engineering solutions through documentation, flowcharts, diagrams, code comments, layouts, and related artifacts.
  • Determine and design system specifications, standards, and implement solutions through programming and installation activities.
  • Conduct systems and process analysis to identify improvement opportunities and recommend policy or procedural modifications.
  • Support software procurement efforts by researching, analyzing, comparing, and documenting vendor products, including installation, configuration, and testing.
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize development and service-related issues to provide recommendations and decision support.
  • Support organizational objectives and program mission by completing related engineering tasks as required.
  • Develop software solutions by studying user stories, requirements, data needs, workflows, system interactions, and operational processes within an Agile development framework.
  • Evaluate and apply modern software technologies including containerization, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, configuration as code, microservices, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Ensure strict adherence to information security and cybersecurity policies, principles, and best practices within all application software activities.

Senior-Level Expectations

• Demonstrates recognized expert-level knowledge and is considered highly skilled within the technical discipline.
  • Performs complex tasks independently with minimal oversight.
  • Oversees, mentors, and provides guidance to junior and journeyman-level personnel.
  • Applies advanced understanding of discipline-specific standards, procedures, and practices in coordination with program office, enterprise stakeholders, and staff-level entities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ACAT I/III or major defense acquisition programs.
  • Knowledge of Clinger-Cohen Act compliance and business case development.
  • Experience with Air Force logistics, depot maintenance systems, or enterprise modernization efforts.
  • Relevant certifications such as DoD 8570/8140, AWS/Azure professional certifications, or Agile (Scrum, SAFe).