Senior Software Engineer

McBride; Lincoln (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride Consulting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support AFLCMC/ES at Hanscom AFB in a hybrid role. You will contribute to software and systems engineering across the DoD lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, and lifecycle management.

You will collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure mission effectiveness, maintain documentation, and support program milestones while balancing multiple programs in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies and PI planning.
• Strong software engineering and system analysis background.
• Experience in requirements decomposition and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to maintain software baselines and release management.
• Hands-on Python development for automation and integration.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo EA.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD acquisition lifecycle across all phases.
• Apply software engineering principles to design, development, integration, and sustainment.
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities.
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis for performance and mission effectiveness.
• Develop and review technical documentation including system specifications and interface control documents.
• Support technical reviews and program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams for integrated performance.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for functionality and maintainability.
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks.

Skills

Agile SAFe 6.0

Software engineering

System analysis

Requirements decomposition

Python development

Jira/Confluence/ServiceNow/Cameo EA

AWS cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

ServiceNow

Cameo Enterprise Architect

AWS

Job description

Job Description

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/ES). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/ES) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO ES portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ES is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support engineering activities across all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle (Materiel Solution Analysis through Operations & Support)
• Apply software engineering principles to support system design, development, integration, and sustainment efforts
• Support requirements development, analysis, traceability, and verification for software and system-level capabilities
• Perform system design, integration, and technical analysis to ensure performance and mission effectiveness
• Develop and review technical documentation, including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering reports
• Support technical reviews and program milestone activities (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with program management, logistics, test, and cybersecurity teams to ensure integrated system performance
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements to enhance functionality, reliability, and maintainability
• Support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning for technical and program risks
• Provide technical input to acquisition documentation and program decision-making processes

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoD programs, OR

• 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoD programs

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Agile SAFe 6.0 methodologies, supporting iterative software development, program increment (PI) planning, and continuous delivery practices.
• Strong background in software engineering and system analysis, including requirements decomposition, technical solution development, and lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and maintaining software baselines, configuration management processes, and release management activities.
• Proven ability to support system architecture and requirements development, ensuring alignment with mission and program objectives.
• Hands-on experience with Python development for automation, data processing, software integration, and application development.
• Proficiency using engineering and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud resources and environments, supporting secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional, geographically dispersed, remote, and telework teams.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with engineers, architects, program managers, and government stakeholders in a fast-paced defense environment.
• Skilled at balancing priorities and supporting multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Proactive problem solver with strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify risks, dependencies, and process improvements.
• Committed to software quality and continuous improvement through attention to detail, compliance, and mission-focused execution.
• Adaptable and team-oriented professional who thrives in Agile environments and promotes accountability, transparency, and knowledge sharing.

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Travel: 20%

Hybrid

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.