Center of Excellence Software Engineer — Defense Systems

MVG | Microwave Vision Group; Villejust; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MVG – Microwave Vision Group is seeking a Center of Excellence Software Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of specialized 959 software solutions for defense antenna and RCS measurement environments.

You will blend hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, customer support, and team coordination to deliver secure, compliant, high‑quality solutions aligned with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with MVG 959 systems or similar defense platforms.
• Experience with MVG 959 Spectrum software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for specialized 959 software solutions, from requirements translation through integration, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop, test, debug, and document software applications, automation scripts, and tools supporting system performance and customer needs.
• Manage engineering task planning, resource allocation, project schedules, SAP project tracking, and delivery against quality and schedule expectations.
• Oversee technical mentorship, performance feedback, career development support, timesheet review, and PTO approvals for engineering staff.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, program leadership, and customers to provide status reporting, risk assessments, program updates, and technical guidance.
• Ensure system integration, troubleshooting, customer training, and technical support are delivered effectively across office, lab, and customer‑site environments.
• Drive resolution of technical and operational barriers that impact team performance, customer satisfaction, and program delivery.

Skills

C/C++

Python

PowerShell

.NET

SDLC

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

MVG – Microwave Vision Group is seeking a Center of Excellence Software Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of specialized 959 software solutions for defense antenna and RCS measurement environments.

You will blend hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, customer support, and team coordination to deliver secure, compliant, high‑quality solutions aligned with program requirements.