Software Engineer, Engineer Software 2

Role Overview

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems with logical and mathematical foundations.
• Conduct multi‑disciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers on electronic data‑processing system development.
• 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.
• Perform software maintenance activities to enhance performance, stability, and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, quality guidelines, and development best practices.
• Analyze user requirements and evaluate design feasibility based on schedule, cost, and resource constraints.
• Implement Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) standards to deliver open‑systems military aviation solutions that improve delivery speed and affordability.
• Plan and execute technology insertion and system‑refresh activities to enhance system capabilities.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to identify system limitations, capabilities, and interface requirements.
• Design, develop, and modify software using scientific and mathematical models to predict design outcomes and impacts.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment performance to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Apply Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to modernize software development processes.
• Develop software for image and video manipulation and enhancement as needed.

Requirements

• Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 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.
• Professional experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications or systems.
• Strong understanding of logical and mathematical modeling as applied to software architecture and algorithm development.
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze user requirements and determine appropriate programming solutions.
• Proficiency in developing compilers, operating systems, utility programs, or similar low-level system components (preferred but may vary by role).
• Experience with open-systems architectures such as FACE is highly desirable.
• Strong software-maintenance skills and experience optimizing system performance.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Ability to perform feasibility analyses related to cost, schedule, and technical constraints.
• Experience developing software using scientific analysis and mathematical models.
• Ability to coordinate installations and monitor system behavior to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for coordinating across engineering and analysis teams.

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
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships