SME Software Engineer Wright-Patterson AFB (TS)
serco north americaHampton, VA
SME Software Engineer Wright-Patterson AFB (TS)
serco north americaHampton, VA
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About the role
SME Software Engineer If you want to work on cutting-edge DoD programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a SME Software Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee software engineering architecture of prime DoD contractors that are implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for a software pipeline in the acquisition, development, and sustainment of prototypes, aircraft, subsystems, and/or support equipment
- Using DevSecOps, evaluate prime contractor proposed software design changes and solutions for aircraft/test equipment, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments
- Assess the interfaces and interaction of a computer system's software, firmware, and hardware
- Actively participate in software-centric technical reviews and transitioning efforts from traditional methodologies to CI/CDUsing MBSE, translate operational user requirements into contract system requirements documents to improve traceability
- Analyze software performance deficiencies; make recommendations for corrective action
- Audit DoD contractors for software configuration and control measures and verify appropriate quality accreditation
- Review the system design software architecture and interoperability requirements
- Evaluate system software test plans and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing; review and analyze test data; make recommendations
- Support development and review of program and contract technical documentation
- Provide technical and programmatic feedback, develop and present technical briefings, and develop engineering strategies/analyses
- Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals
- Interface with weapons system contractors, vendors, and Government representatives on software engineering activities; independently apply software and engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, oversee, and evaluate weapons system development and sustainment
- Assess AFRL technology initiatives to guide investments and shape transition strategies
- Assess contractor product capabilities in achieving system design requirements and specifications
- Perform technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans
- Develop request for proposal (RFP) technical documents and conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals to include software design feasibility and system compatibility
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting
- Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor
- Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years
- Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)
- Additional desired experience and skills:
- Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition software engineering support to include software architecture, design, integration, configuration, test/evaluation, and certification
- Current knowledge of software development methodology and tools to include Agile and CI/CDExperienced with real-time operating systems, software languages, computer hardware platforms
- Experience in integrating DevSecOps, MBSE, and DoD cybersecurity considerations into software architectures
- In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition engineering and test support
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes!
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Hampton, VA
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
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