Job Summary

• SITEC provides support services as required for continuous operation of the Software Support Activity Software Production Facilities including complete lifecycle services for our customers platforms.

• The qualified applicant shall analyze computer science, engineering, and other software engineering problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system design and development issues, or network

• Perform software management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, software architecture, throughput, real-time processing limitations, Cybersecurity, and software safety.

• Analyze commercially available, open source, government furnished, and Contractor furnished

• Perform the role of Software Architect. 

• Collaborate with other NAVAIR departments such as System/Software Safety and Cyber detachment in performance of duties.

This position is eligible for remote work, however the selected candidate must reside within 50 miles of Patuxent River, MD. If you are outside of the 50 miles, your application will not be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and document software development plans for mission critical aircraft systems

• Lead implementation of software development plans and practices

• Define robust software test plans and methods

• Support the definition and implementation of software architectures for new products

• Analyze and assess software architectures for potential improvement for legacy products

• Coordinate with infrastructure and development team members to define and deploy development pipelines for new and legacy software products

• Coordinate with systems engineering in the development of software requirements

• Lead development team members in developing features and stories for software product development

• Advise teams on advanced technologies, toolsets, and frameworks for implementation in emerging software products

• Develop and maintain mission critical software following modern software practices

• Senior level person may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific

• May ensure project procedures and controls are followed, manage manning and staffing project efforts, and lead problem resolution

• Interface with system or program Contractors, vendors, and Government representatives regarding the technical aspects of the programs/projects.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle.

• Strong skillsets in programming in C/C++.

• Experience developing safety and mission critical software, preferable under DO-178B/C DAL or higher.

• Experience developing software for real time systems.

• Strong understanding of avionics and aircraft networks and network architectures.

• Experience with modern software practices (DevOps) and configuration management tools.

• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate trade space opportunities, and develop solutions.
  
  ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

Education Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) certification. 

• Degree REQUIRED, neither an associate degree or additional years of experience can be substituted for the degree.

Experience Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of Software engineering experience performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration, and software testing. 

• At least five (5) years of experience shall of consisted of performing software engineering functions for a DoD aircraft systems, DoD weapons systems, Mission systems or support systems.

Desired Competencies

"None Specified"

Other Duties Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties and responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.