Title:  Sr Specialist, Systems Software Engineer

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (Software background)

Job Code: 28220

Job Location: Herndon, VA

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 lead 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: 

• Performance of Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Leads the development and delivery of a product/configuration item within technical objectives; shares the cost and schedule objectives with the PE
• Lead 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
• Performs traditional product owner functions
• Proficient in analyzing, enhancing, and extending existing software systems, including debugging, feature development, and ongoing maintenance
• Analyze and define requirements, interfaces, and performance criteria
• Lead and participate Test Plan development and oversee execution
• 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 and project managers
• System architectural definition, development and preparation of CDRL documentation and other technical documentation
• Develop software components and scripts as part of system integration, automation, and validation
• Oversee software configuration and documentation
• Track and report project progress, budget, and resource usage.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Experience with systems engineering principles such as: Requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
• 5+ years expereince in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Go)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• 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)
• 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
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities