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AEGIS MISSILE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

ignitenow
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
Job Title
AEGIS MISSILE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Location
Springfield, VA US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

 

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented AEGIS Missile Software Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be part of a talented and mission oriented professional team of federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. You will also be part of a team of some of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

· Responsible for SM-3 Block IIA Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components.

· Operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.

· Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the GFC/C to Link-16 interface document.

· Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.

· PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance.

 

 

Required Qualifications

· US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance

· Bachelor’s Degree (STEM)

· 7 years of experience working on DOD or missile defense software programs

· Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks

· Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems

· Provide programmatic oversight of SM-3 Blk IIA Missile Communications, components, development and integration within the Guidance Section (GS) and Kinetic Warhead (KW)

Desired Qualifications

· Active TS/SCI Clearance

· Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems

· Experience with Missile System Software Development

· Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

 

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

 

Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree

 

Other Requirements:

Must be a US citizen and be able to hold an active Security Clearance at the Secret Level.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Accommodation Request: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our Careers sites as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance in completing the application process. Please send your request to IgniteHR@IgniteNow.Net

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