Senior Software Systems Engineer — TS/SCI Expert

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Software Systems Engineering to design, research, and develop advanced applications for government clients. You will bridge engineering research and strategic goals, guiding capabilities briefings and technical capture efforts.

This role emphasizes leadership in scientific analysis, mathematical modeling, and low-level software mastery, including compilers and operating systems, to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven expertise as a recognized authority in software systems engineering and research.
• Demonstrated experience leading business capture efforts and delivering technical capability briefings.
• Extensive background in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling for software system design.
• Deep technical mastery of low-level software components including compilers, assemblers, and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized expert within the company to design and develop highly advanced applications that drive new business opportunities.
• Lead efforts to capture new business through technical work, research, and high-level capability briefings for senior government stakeholders.
• Conduct advanced research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and document applications software and systems that contain complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary research initiatives, collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers on the utilization of data processing systems.
• Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve critical problems regarding program intent and programming controls.
• Design and develop low-level system software, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Prepare expert-level operating instructions and ensure all software standards are developed and enforced across projects.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
• Confer with systems analysts and engineers to manage high-level project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and measure the consequences of complex system designs.
• Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment to ensure all specifications and performance metrics are met.

Skills

Software systems engineering

Scientific analysis

Mathematical modeling

Low-level software

Research leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Compilers

Assemblers

Operating systems

Job description

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Software Systems Engineering to design, research, and develop advanced applications for government clients. You will bridge engineering research and strategic goals, guiding capabilities briefings and technical capture efforts.

This role emphasizes leadership in scientific analysis, mathematical modeling, and low-level software mastery, including compilers and operating systems, to deliver mission-critical solutions.