Senior Software Systems Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4 at Edwards Air Force Base in California is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer (Computer Scientist V) to join our technical team.

You will evaluate current development designs, lead engineering exchanges with the customer and staff, manage multiple projects, mentor engineers, support procurement, monitor KPIs, and stay current with emerging technologies. This role supports critical defense programs and requires strong technical leadership in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating development designs to meet specifications.
• Ability to lead collaborative engineering discussions with customers and technical staff.
• Experience managing multiple development projects and risks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current development designs to meet specifications and standards.
• Lead collaborative discussions with the customer and technical staff, including JT4 exchanges and working groups.
• Coordinate and oversee cross-utilization of technical expertise across the JT4 Enterprise.

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JT4 is hiring a Senior Software Systems Engineer (Computer Scientist V) to join their team at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Responsibilities

Technical Expertise:

Evaluate current development designs and approaches to ensure technical specifications and requirements are met. Ensure all development projects adhere to industry, quality, and security standards. Provide innovative and cost-effective engineering methodologies and practices to various development teams.

Engineering Exchange:

Facilitate and lead collaborative discussions with the customer and technical staff to include JT4 Technical exchanges and working groups. Participate in relevant engineering conferences such as ITEA and ITC. Coordinate, implement and oversee cross utilization of various technical expertise across the JT4 Enterprise. Act as a subject management expert resource on complex software and hardware development.

Project Management:

Partner with the IPT project manager on overseeing multiple development projects simultaneously with duties including but not limited to identifying potential risks, evaluating timelines and resources and ensuring all technical requirements are met.

Team Leadership:

Provide technical mentorship, training and guidance to technical staff and assist in resolving engineering challenges. Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex system design projects.

Procurement:

Support procurement activities for various projects as needed to include drafting of statements of work, vendor evaluations, as well as subcontract development and monitoring.

Reporting and Analysis:

Monitor key performance indicators and metrics and generate monthly performance reports that identify high performance as well as any areas needing improvement. Prepare and deliver technical engineering study-based papers.

Innovation and Development:

Stay up to date on emerging tech