Software Engineer, Apprentice-SME

USfalcon, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

USfalcon, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer, Apprentice to support the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in Offutt AFB, NE. This role focuses on mission-critical software modernization, including design and development of secure software and integration with Agile teams.

Ideal candidates will have up to 3 years of experience in software engineering, a relevant degree, and an interest in national defense. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of directly related experience for Apprentice role.
• Strong understanding of Agile Development practices.
• Ability to assess cyber vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support software modernization efforts for Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
• Perform system analysis and define software requirements.
• Provide operational support during NPES activities.

Skills

Software Development

Agile Methodologies

Cybersecurity

Requirements Analysis

User Training

Education

BA/BS in a technical field

Advanced Degree (MA/MS)

Job description

Software Engineer, Apprentice -SME

Location: Offutt AFB, NE. Client: United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM/J5).

Job Summary

The Software Engineer will support mission‑critical software modernization, development, and deployment efforts for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. The Software Engineer, Junior will provide Software Engineering and Development support to the software development teams to design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions, integrate DevSecOps practices, and ensure security and compliance throughout the Software Development Life Cycle while collaborating with agile teams to deliver high‑quality, secure software. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on critical national defense systems while working with cutting‑edge DevSecOps technologies in a collaborative, mission‑focused operational environment.

Essential Duties

• Perform system and requirements analysis supporting the Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) operational community, to include analysis of impacts on and from integrated external systems.
• Support preliminary system concept studies/analysis, formulate descriptions of the NPES system architecture, perform detailed requirements analysis, and define product‑level/subsystem‑level requirements.
• Employ effective techniques to capture, maintain, and trace both explicit NPES user requirements and derived technical requirements.
• Provide the Government with an analysis of the operational impact of system and software engineering proposed changes to NPES and NPES‑related systems.
• Support the Government during NPES operational activities for Technical Performance Evaluations (TPE), Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT), communications assessments, continuing evaluation programs, and exercise/real‑world events.
• Attend meetings as required in support of planning and analysis activities as required.
• Participate, as a member of an Agile team, in requirements gathering with knowledge management stakeholders and develop user stories.
• Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities.
• Support the operation and maintenance of NPES computers supporting the NAOC, deployed location, and all training servers. This support includes scheduling and de‑conflicting NPES server usage, hardware and software installation and delivery, and all NPES testing. At a minimum, this support shall include:
  • Technical Operational Support for daily system management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, problem analysis, and resolution for hardware, software, and interfaces.
  • Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities.
  • Creation of and processing of NSDLs.
  • Training – shall provide user training for all NPES systems.
  • Conduct hands‑on training for local battle staff members and other training as required.
  • Produce an overview briefing for external users to create basic training requirements.
• Support the Government during scheduled NPES overview briefings and executive demonstrations.
• Provide Agile Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of NPES and NPES‑related software. NPES testing includes scenario database preparation, creation and documentation of test plans and procedures, user story traceability, test tool recommendations, test jigs, data, etc.
• Perform the OAT and report the daily results in a test report.
• The performance of these services is considered essential in support of mission‑essential functions during real‑world crisis events and exercise events. A real‑world crisis event will be determined by the appropriate functional commander or civilian equivalent. On‑call deployment support shall be required with a one‑hour or less response time during real‑world crisis events and exercise events.
• Provide service to the requested organization until the real‑world crisis or exercise event is over or the requirement is completed. Shall ensure the appropriate skilled personnel are available during a crisis for any operational emergency as required by the Mission‑Essential Contractor Services Plan.

Required Qualifications

• Apprentice: 0‑3 years of directly related experience.
• Journeyman: 3‑7 years of directly related experience.
• Craftsman: 7‑12 years of directly related experience.
• SME: 12+ years of directly related experience.

Education / Certification

• Apprentice – Journeyman: BA/BS in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed; additional years of directly related experience may be used in lieu of education.
• Craftsman – SME: Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in the respective technical/professional disciplines being performed, additional years of directly related experience may be used in lieu of education.

Required Clearance

Top Secret

Travel

TBD

Benefits Offered

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.