Software Engineer Junior

About the position

Job Description: Software Engineer

Position Overview

The Software Engineer will provide critical engineering support in the design, development, testing, evaluation, and sustainment of software systems for Air Force and joint service weapon systems. This role requires expertise in software engineering principles, system integration, and assurance practices to ensure mission readiness, safety, and compliance with Air Force directives and standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of software engineering in support of the design, development, testing, evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and administration of new and existing software systems.
• Provide technical support for systems acquisition, hardware and software integration, systems requirements analysis and allocation, computer systems architecture, and system/subsystem testing and evaluation.
• Support the development and implementation of the Software Development Strategy and Software Development Plan (SDP).
• Assist in reviewing, developing, and updating program documentation relevant to software engineering requirements.
• Apply extensive knowledge of software assurance practices and tools, including: Architecture and design analysis tools, Origin analyzers, Source code weakness analyzers, Binary analyzers
• Ensure compliance with software assurance standards to maintain operational safety and integrity.
• Apply knowledge of aeronautical vehicle systems and airborne or related ground systems avionics operational flight program capabilities.
• Support engineering tasks as they relate to avionics and mission-critical software systems.
• Participate in project team meetings, technical reviews, and working groups.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical evaluations, reports, studies, and acquisition strategies.
• Assist in milestone preparations, executive briefings, and documentation to support decision-making and approvals.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering discipline (http://www.abet.org).
• Ten (10) years of functional area experience, 3 of which must be with the DoD
• Knowledge of aeronautics and avionics engineering in support of avionics subsystem definition, development, integration, and verification methods
• Apply an understanding of DoD, AF, and common engineering/scientific principles, processes, and procedures to improve the performance and sustainability of existing and future AF and joint service weapon systems.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DOD security clearance.
• Experience in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
• Familiarity with aerospace regulations, safety standards, and airworthiness certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering practices, system integration, and software assurance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Knowledge of life cycle systems engineering (LCSE) and compliance with Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements.
• Familiarity with value stream mapping, performance improvement initiatives (e.g., AFSO21), and technical risk management.