System Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Full-Time with an ESOP Contractor | Onsite in Huntsville, AL

Schedule: 9x80 (Every Other Friday Off) | Position is off-post, not Redstone Arsenal

We are seeking a software engineer knowledgeable and experienced in the development and testing of complex, real-time software systems, with experience evaluating performance results and recommending changes to improve short- and near-term project success.

Responsibilities:

• Attending meetings with the Project Office, prime contractors, and other stakeholders as required
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with project staff and prime contractors to solve complex issues
• Tracking and helping to resolve issues found during integration and flight testing.
• Reviewing processes, work products, deliverables, or other project attributes and offering an assessment of their soundness, appropriateness, and ability to contribute to project success
• Assessing the quality and compliance with industry-accepted practices of the project's processes, work products, and deliverables
• Tracking the response to documented recommendations made to ensure the prime contractor is addressing the risks to ensure successful outcomes
• Providing weekly status reports
• Supporting reviews and assessments of Project Office activities, work products, and deliverables that include the identification of potential risks and recommendations for mitigation
• Participating with the team in conducting oversight and assessment activities of software for large-scale weapon systems
• Supporting management and stakeholders’ plans to address risks and issues as they occur, to ensure that the project remains on schedule and within budget

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree with 3 years related experience.
• Familiarity with the weapon system life cycle acquisition processes
• Familiarity with the US Army Air Defense command and control
• Familiarity with the process of integrating various weapon systems
• Able to participate in deep-dive technical discussions with developers and have high-level project summary discussions with project leadership
• Proficiency in using JIRA for issue tracking, project management, and workflow optimization within a software development lifecycle
• Versatile communication skills, capable of deep-dive technical discussions and high-level project summaries

Special Skills Desired:

• Experience with product software development
• Experience working in an HWIL lab setting
• Knowledge of mechanical, software, electrical, and/or other engineering concepts
• Leadership skills in working with staff and executing projects

Company Info:

Full-Time position with an employee-owned (ESOP) company, that offers a comprehensive benefits package with excellent medical and dental insurance program, 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition and training reimbursement, and an incentive compensation program.

We are honored to have been named a contender for the Best Places to Work award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce since 2020. This accolade reflects our dedication to creating an environment where employees can excel both professionally and personally. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents since 2022. This designation underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports working parents and their families.