Job ID 17727
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) C4ISR Systems Division is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer. The selected individual will provide subject matter expertise support to the US government team acquiring the Sentinel missile system, the nation's next asset providing strategic nuclear deterrence. This position will be embedded on the government's team assessing the prime contractor's current software designs, researching alternative approaches, and providing technical documentation to support decisions that align with defense industry best practices, sound software systems engineering principles, and strengthen technical rigor. SDL's software team creates novel solutions that impact national defense in space, air, land, and sea. If you enjoy challenging design problems, then we want you to join our team.This position will be in Ogden, UT.At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and fantastic benefits, including:

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style-every Friday off, every other Friday off, hybrid remote work, or simply traditional hours.
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event.
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account-no matching required!
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes.
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for. graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements.
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance.
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) of our planet.
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with over 90% verified job satisfaction.
• Relocation assistance is available for most positions.

• Work side-by-side with the customer as a subject matter expert assessing designs.
• Help ensure that all software and subsystems are designed to integrate with minimal issues.
• Help enable government ownership of the delivered technology baseline.
• Work directly with representatives of several other corporate entities daily.
• Participate in software requirements and design analysis, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, secure software architecture analysis, software test evaluation, and integration of applications.
• Provide expertise on the decomposition of system level non-functional requirements and constraints down to software components to help assure that designs will pass certification.

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field, e.g., computer science, computer engineering, software engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant software systems engineering experience demonstrating a strong grasp all aspects of the software lifecycle.
• Proficient with C and, C# or Python, and working knowledge of other programming languages.
• Familiarity with secure software development processes.
• Possess strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to government, contractor, and customer facilities.

• 8 years of experience as a software systems engineer
• 4 years actively architecting/designing software systems utilizing a working knowledge of software design patterns.
• Proficient with C 17
• Solid understanding of API security concerns
• Knowledge of Zero Trust software concepts
• DoD program office experience
• Systems engineering experience (DoD/INCOSE)
• Master's degree in a related field
• Active DoD TS//SCI clearance

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

EOE including Disability and Vet