Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Join our dynamic team where your expertise directly supports those who defend our nation! We're not just building software—we're engineering mission-critical solutions that warfighters depend on in the field. Bring your technical expertise to our collaborative environment where every line of code matters and your innovations can make a real difference in operational effectiveness. If you're energized by meaningful challenges, passionate about creating reliable systems under pressure, and excited to work alongside fellow patriots dedicated to the mission, let's build something impactful together. Help us develop the next generation of technologies that give our warfighters the edge they deserve!

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain software applications supporting flight test activities for OMS-enabled platforms

Develop avionics and mission system software on defense platforms or programs using C++

Collaborate with team members and leaders to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components (e.g. various payloads, datalinks, and weapons)

Implement new features and optimize existing codebases

Author robust, maintainable code that meets requirements

Perform code reviews, optimize performance and efficiency, and ensure quality

Write unit and integration tests to validate functionality and interoperability – develop automated test tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of testing processes

Author and oversee testing plans, security evaluations, and other processes

Document software designs, APIs, and usage guides

Work with cross-functional engineering teams on software integration to ensure effort is successful in the field for the warfighter thinking through its full life cycle

Support real-time flight test operations, including on-site testing when required

Analyze flight test data and provide technical recommendations to resolve identified issues

Support process improvement initiatives and adoption of best practices

Implement cybersecurity measures to protect mission-critical systems and sensitive data

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs or Master’s Degree and 5 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs

Ability to manage one’s own time and the ability to work alone or together in a team environment

Self-starter and able to break down large chunks of scope into workable tasks

Proficiency with languages like C/C++, Java, Python

Experience with real-time embedded systems

Knowledge of DO-178 software standards a plus

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Passion for writing high-quality, well-tested code – optimize systems for performance, reliability and maintainability

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS / SCI level – required for the position

Willingness to travel to customer sites as required – 25% travel expected

Position Specifics

· Education: Bachelor's Degree

· Experience: Defense Industry: 7 years (Preferred)

· Security clearance: Top Secret / SCI (Preferred)

· Travel: Up to 25% (Required)

· Work Location: Hybrid (Wright Patterson, AFB)

· Job Type: Full Time

· Extended hours beyond the standard 40-hr work week are common

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Location:

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45324 (Preferred)

Security clearance:

Top Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45324: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45324