Software Engineer-Systems 5

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is seeking 2 Software Systems Engineers (Level 5) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least 14 years of experience in systems engineering or software development.

The position involves developing software solutions, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. This is a full-time role with regular work hours and requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of related work experience (or equivalent experience with a Bachelor's or higher).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (requires US Citizenship).
• Experience leading projects and developing software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software solutions for Command and Control.
• Lead software development activities in a DevSecOps environment.
• Support presentations and manage software integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Software development (Java, C++, Python)

Leading software development projects

Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis

Predictable attendance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)

Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines in GitLab

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking 2 Software Systems Engineers (Level 5) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience OR 22+ years of related, relevant experience
• Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance (interim prestart, final post start), for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems
• 3+ years of experience leading software development projects
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions.
• Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system.
• Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.
• Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s)
• Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.
• Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.