Lead Software Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fort Belvoir (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT consulting firm is seeking a remote Lead Software Systems Engineer to providing top-level expertise in complex software systems and ensure compliance with DoD standards. The role requires ten years of experience in systems engineering, active DoD Secret clearance, and relevant technical certifications. Opportunities for occasional travel to Springfield, VA are available.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering and software development.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-level technical expertise in complex software systems programming.
• Define specifications for complex operating software applications.
• Design architecture for software, hardware, and communications.
• Ensure systems comply with open systems and DoD standards.
• Plan project schedules and technical direction.

Skills

Software Systems Engineering

Software Development

Systems Programming

Technical Specification Definition

DoD Standards Compliance

Project Management Interaction

Job description

Job DescriptionSalary: $130,000 - $150,000

POSITION IS REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO SPRINGFIELD VA

Overview

Basecamp Consulting and Solutions is an IT consulting firm focused on next-generation IT and digital transformation solutions, cloud, cybersecurity, and application development. We strive to deliver results for clients through trust, innovation, quality work, and a commitment to success.

Responsibilities

• Lead Software Systems Engineer provides top-level technical expertise in complex software systems programming and analysis.
• Formulates or defines specifications for complex operating software programming applications and modifies/maintains complex existing applications using engineering releases and manufacturer utilities.
• Designs architecture to include software, hardware, and communications to support current and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
• Ensures systems are compatible with and comply with open systems and DoD architecture standards.
• Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting functional and technical requirements, including hardware and software updates or upgrades.
• Interacts with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction.
• Develops high-level system design diagrams and engages in program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other personnel; participates in quality assurance reviews and evaluates existing and new software products.
• Provides overall operating system maintenance, including sophisticated file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and advanced mathematical/scientific software packages.
• Assists all phases of software systems programming applications and evaluates new and existing software products.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering and software development
• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority