Naval Avionics Software Engineer – Mission-Critical Systems

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; California (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Software Systems Engineer for the NAVAIR program to deliver mission-critical software and interface with government and industry partners.

The role focuses on software development oversight, test & evaluation, and interface with PMA-268 Stingray MQ-25A, providing technical guidance within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Technical four-year degree and 1+ years software engineering experience.
• Experience in software requirements allocation, design, software process management, open architecture principles, software integration and test.
• Knowledge of military avionics systems, components and software and related design attributes (highly desired).

Responsibilities

• Track software execution across CSCIs, analyze metrics, escalate blockers.
• Assist senior leads with evaluations of vendor proposals and draft SOWs/contracts.
• Provide technical oversight into PI priority workloads and SDP changes.
• Represent NAVAIR in interfacing with HQ, contractors, and government activities.
• Review vendor deliverables for compliance with requirements and airworthiness standards.
• Provide comments on SRS, SDD, SAD, SDP and STP.

Skills

Software engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Software development lifecycle

Open architecture

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Software Systems Engineer for the NAVAIR program to deliver mission-critical software and interface with government and industry partners.

The role focuses on software development oversight, test & evaluation, and interface with PMA-268 Stingray MQ-25A, providing technical guidance within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. A DoD Secret clearance is preferred.