Software Engineer Senior

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering Support

• 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.

Software Assurance & Quality

• 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.

Systems & Avionics Integration

• 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.

Collaboration & Documentation

• 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.