Title:  Specialist, Systems Engineer (Software Systems)

Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer (Software Focus)

Job Code:  29492

Job Location:  Herndon, VA (on-site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer with a software background to participate in the integration, debug, test/regression test, release, and maintain complex software-driven systems across various platforms. The ideal candidate should have hands-on software engineering experience to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing system solutions.

EMSS is a Satellite-based Personal Communications System (PCS), utilizing a commercial satellite infrastructure to provide voice and low data rate services from a mobile, lightweight terminal through a DoD dedicated gateway which accesses the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN). It can provide secure services, in addition to non-secure access to commercial telephone services.

This role will be in Herndon VA.

Essential Functions: 

• Involved in development and delivery of a product/configuration item within technical objectives; shares the cost and schedule objectives with the PE
• Involved in the system lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and prepare Release Readiness Review deck
• Understands & analyze the critical and driving paths to ensure tasks are linked properly and flow correctly
• Work with Project Engineer to plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering activities for assigned projects
• Identifies and communicates technical scope of work, cost, and schedule risk and formulates schedule "What-If" assessments with the PE
• Involved in analyzing, enhancing, and extending existing software systems, including debugging, feature development, and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze and define requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria
• Conduct risk analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions to resolve issues resulted from regression test
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment frameworks
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software developers, DevOps, and project managers
• Develop software components and scripts as part of system integration, automation, and validation
• Oversee software configuration and documentation

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering

• Professional experience with software programming in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Go)
• Professional experience  with version control Bitbucket/Git, DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and software configuration management
• Experience with software development and debugging

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of system integration, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with version control Bitbucket/Git, DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes), and software configuration management
• Experience with development programs using Agile Scrum, Agile SAFe, and DevOps
• Relevant certifications such as INCOSE® (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Coursework and/or experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, systems analysis and design, system performance modeling, integration and/or project management, and/or model-based systems engineering
• Communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with tools, such as MagicDraw, Cameo, JAMA, DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, and other RM/PLM tools would also be a plus
• Experience on projects/programs involving the Iridium Space-based Cellular Network
• Experience on projects/programs involving Starlink and/or other P-Leo constellations
• Familiar with one or more of source code repository tools
• Familiarity with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities