Senior Software Systems Engineer — Real-Time | AI

Jt4, Llc; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

JT4 50% match up to 8%

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks a Computer Scientist V to lead senior software systems engineering across software, hardware and firmware systems for defense projects. You will guide design, development, and integration efforts from concept through delivery, ensuring quality and standards compliance.

The role requires deep programming expertise (Python, C#, C++, Java), network architectures, databases, and familiarity with telemetry, real-time processing, cybersecurity, and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline with extensive related experience or advanced degrees with applicable experience.
• Experience with Python, C#, C++, Linux, Java and strong OS, cloud and AI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight on high level design and development of software, hardware and firmware systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams, peer reviews and guidance across JT4 projects.
• Manage multiple development projects, identify risks, and ensure milestones are met.
• Mentor technical staff and support procurement, reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Programming languages

Networking

Databases

Operating systems

Cloud platforms

Artificial intelligence

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 14 years experience

Master's degree + 10 years experience

PhD + 8 years experience

Tools

Open MCT

IRIG 106

Job description

JT4, LLC seeks a Computer Scientist V to lead senior software systems engineering across software, hardware and firmware systems for defense projects. You will guide design, development, and integration efforts from concept through delivery, ensuring quality and standards compliance.

The role requires deep programming expertise (Python, C#, C++, Java), network architectures, databases, and familiarity with telemetry, real-time processing, cybersecurity, and AI.