Software Engineer, Engineer 4

Role Overview

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems based on logical and mathematical models.
• Conduct multi‑disciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers on electronic data‑processing systems.
• Determine user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve issues related to program intent, outputs, inputs, programming techniques, and controls.
• Develop operating instructions, compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Conduct software maintenance activities to improve performance and reliability.
• Ensure software meets established engineering and quality standards.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to evaluate feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Implement Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) standards to enable open‑systems military aviation solutions.
• Plan and execute technology insertion and refresh activities to enhance system performance and capability.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to understand system limitations, performance needs, and interface requirements.
• Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment performance to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Incorporate software‑development best practices including Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Develop specialized software for image and video manipulation and enhancement as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems or applications.
• Strong understanding of logical/mathematical modeling as applied to software development.
• Experience working collaboratively with hardware engineers or multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency developing compilers, operating systems, or system‑level utility programs (desired depending on project).
• Experience implementing or working with FACE or other open‑systems architecture frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to analyze requirements, evaluate feasibility, and develop mathematically sound solutions.
• Experience implementing technology refresh or modernization activities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to coordinate software installations and validate performance against specifications.

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships