Software Engineer

BecTech, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BecTech, Inc. is seeking a support role focused on Surface to Air Missile Communications. The ideal candidate will help integrate command and control systems and provide performance assessment support to the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.

Applicants must have a STEM degree and 7+ years of experience related to DOD missile defense programs. Candidates with US Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance will thrive in a collaborative environment with talented professionals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DOD or missile defense software programs.
• Experience in programmatic oversight of a major weapon system.
• Experience with systems engineering and missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Surface to Air Missile Communications support.
• Integrate existing and developing command and control systems.
• Document system architectures and performance assessments.

Skills

US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance

Ability to apply engineering rigor

Understanding of radio frequency concepts

Works Independently or as a team member

Education

Bachelor's Degree (STEM)

Job description

This is a program office role, rather than a software development role. As such, the individual does not perform technical work but rather supports it through a holistic understanding of the weapon system, software requirements, performance metrics, etc. The ideal candidate is a keen learner who asks questions for better understanding.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for Surface to Air Missile Communications support for Radio Frequency missile communications components.
• Operational and technical support to integrate existing and developing operational command and control systems.
• Develop and document system architectures and functions in applicable Interface Control Documents, specifically the interface document.
• Provide performance assessment and verification (PAV) support to the Systems Engineer for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program Office.
• PAV processes and plan development, monitor and implement plans to assess and verify system performance

What We Need From You

• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree (STEM)
• 7+ years of experience working on DOD or missile defense software programs
• Works Independently, as a team member, or leading teams/tasks
• Ability to apply engineering rigor to solve engineering/scientific problems
• Understanding of how to provide programmatic oversight of a major weapons system. Experience in radio frequency concepts, components, development and integration within the missile sections.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Prior experience with Aegis Weapons Systems
• Experience with Missile System Software Development
• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

What You'll Be Part Of

A team of Talented and mission oriented professional federal engineers, active-duty Naval Officers and Contract staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get missile defense capability out to the Fleet. This is a team of the best and brightest Engineers and scientists our country has to offer. You'll be surrounded by teammates who are part of Dominating the All-Domain Battlespace. The Engineers on our team are not limited to the status quo. Our team is always looking for better ways to do things- BIG things, little things, anything, and everything. We always ask the question, "How can we improve this?"

Ada Specifications

• Will be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Work environment office building indoors.
• Stressful environment must be able to reasonably handle changing and stressful environment.
• Must be able to interact with clients on a daily basis.
• 100% onsite

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.