Software Systems Engineer

Integrated Sol for Sys Inc; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee ownership

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) seeks a Software Systems Engineer to support development and integration of software solutions for Army and Joint warfighting functions. The role involves system engineering activities, architecture design, use-case creation, requirements definition, test planning, and change management within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will contribute to lifecycle management, integration testing, and documentation while collaborating with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science for part-time applicants.
• Ability to architect software solutions and define interfaces between components.
• Experience creating use cases and user stories to drive design in Agile workflows.
• Experience documenting software development processes and artifacts (architectures, ICDs, APIs).

Responsibilities

• Assist managing the full software development lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Solve complex integration problems and develop new code as needed.
• Create and maintain integration documentation, design specs, test plans, and architecture diagrams.
• Conduct integration testing to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Verify solutions meet data security and access requirements.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Software architecture

Use cases & user stories

Agile methodologies

Documentation

Test planning & validation

APIs & ICDs

System integration

Independent work

Willingness to travel

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Pursuing degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

cmake

Git

Job description

Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing small business at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the warfighter. We use applied research and development combined with novel systems integration to enhance capabilities of our armed forces.

Position: Software Systems Engineer

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:IS4S is seeking a Software Systems Engineer in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD to assist development and integration of software solutions supporting Army and Joint warfighting functions. The person or persons filling this position will join an existing, multi-disciplinary team to perform system engineering activities involving software architecture design, creating use cases and user stories, requirements definition, capturing implementations, creating test plans, validating performance, and change management. Responsibilities include

• Assist managing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
• Solve complex integration problems, leveraging existing solutions and developing new code as necessary
• Develop and maintain comprehensive integration documentation, including design specifications, field mappings, test plans, user guides, and architecture diagrams
• Conduct integration testing and validation to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Verify solutions adhere to data security and access requirements
• Communicating and interacting with customers, stakeholders, and other companies

The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven, entrepreneurial team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.

Required Abilities, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
• In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for part-time applicants)
• Ability to architect software solutions, defining functions and interfaces between internal and external components, and work with other engineers and developers to implement the design
• Experience developing and capturing use cases and user stories to drive design and development in a modified Agile workflow
• Experience informing and documenting software development processes
• Experience developing software documentation and system engineering artifacts, including architecture descriptions, algorithm descriptions, system/subsystem descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), application programming interfaces (APIs)
• Experience developing test plans, conducting functional tests, measuring and validating results against requirements, verifying operation
• Ability to manage changes and updates to software and corresponding artifacts
• Familiarity with programming languages and software design
• Knowledge of computing platforms and environments, particularly cloud-based environments
• Knowledge of computer network protocols, routing, and IP-based communications
• Experience with systems integration
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
• Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
• Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship is required

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Development experience with programming languages and build tools (e.g., C++, cmake)
• Understanding of containerization, management, and software deployment (especially using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm)
• Understanding of enterprise application development
• Understanding of hardware and software virtualization
• Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs)
• Familiarity with Army compute systems and compute environments
• Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git, CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability scanning, etc.)
• Experience with Mission Command or C2 systems, especially those dealing with Fires and Electromagnetic Warfare

Benefits Summary:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership
• Medical, dental, and vision care plans
• Paid time-off and parental leave programs
• Group term life insurance
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings

Details

Location: Aberdeen, MD
Employment Type: Active
Salary:$65000 - $175000 /per annual
Skill Level: Associate