Lead Software Engineer

Mtsi Va; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MTSI is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the NGI program, working with government and industry stakeholders on a top national security program.

In this role you will lead software/firmware assessments, coordinate with TDA/IV&V teams, and participate in technical reviews to ensure standards and best practices across multiple teams. Travel to secure facilities nationwide may be required.

Qualifications

• Masters in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of missile defense or related complex defense experience.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• Willingness to travel to secure facilities across the United States.
• Experience with product development in a CMMI Level environment.
• Experience with development best practices (SW Factory; DevSecOps; containers; CM).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth assessment and feedback of contractor software / firmware development activities across multiple teams in support of NGI Leadership.
• Serve as Firmware Point of Contact for independent Technical Direction Agents (TDA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) teams, ensuring timely resolution of findings, risks, and other watch items.
• Hold technical interchange meetings with Contractors to ensure understanding of relevant goals, issues, and accomplishments.
• Participate in technical reviews as a SME, providing feedback to Contractor Engineers & Management around standards, quality, requirements, and best practices.
• Attend milestone reviews, providing analysis of technical documentation and other.

Education

Master's in STEM

Tools

VS

GitLab

Qlik

Tableau

Matlab/Simulink

VHDL

SystemVerilog

Python

C

C++

C#

Windriver VxWorks

RHEL

DOORS

Job description

MTSI is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will serve in a key support role with key stakeholders in government and industry in the execution of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program, one of the Nation's top national security programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth assessment and feedback of contractor software / firmware development activities across multiple teams in support of NGI Leadership
• Serve as Firmware Point of Contact for independent Technical Direction Agents (TDA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) teams, ensuring timely resolution of findings, risks, and other watch items
• Hold technical interchange meetings with Contractors to ensure understanding of relevant goals, issues, and accomplishments
• Participates in technical reviews as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing feedback to Contractor Engineers & Management around standards, quality, requirements, and best practices
• Attend milestone reviews, providing analysis of technical documentation and other

Required Qualifications

• Masters in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience in missile defense or a related complex defense weapon system
• Active SECRET clearance
• Willingness to travel to secure facilities throughout the United States
• Experience with product development in a CMMI Level environment
• Experience with development best practices (SW Factory; DevSecOps; containers; CM)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of tools and software development languages including VS, SQL Server, GitLab, Code Collaborator, Qlik, Tableau, MatLab/Similink, HDL Coder, Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, RHEL, Windriver VxWorks, UVM, Questa, Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, SharePoint, Gemini, SysML, VHDL, System Verilog, md, python, C, C++, C#
• Experience with MBSE and Digital Engineering (DE) frameworks / tools
• Experience with emerging technology (AI & LLMs)
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