Software Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)

Medium; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Software Systems Engineer to design and develop applications with complex logical and mathematical solutions at the intersection of hardware and software. You will work autonomously to solve challenging technical problems affecting government product and commercial software use.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph, a relevant degree, and 3–5+ years of experience in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and debug applications software.
• Experience with systems-level programming concepts such as compilers, assemblers, or operating systems.
• Strong background in using mathematical models and scientific analysis for software design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and develop applications software and systems that integrate complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers to plan and utilize data processing systems.
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to resolve technical problems related to program intent, output requirements, and input data acquisition.
• Design and develop low-level system components, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Prepare detailed operating instructions and ensure all software standards are strictly met.
• Analyze software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within established time and cost constraints.
• Consult with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to modify software systems and predict design consequences.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications and performance standards are met.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to technical solutions for a wide range of difficult problems.

Skills

Systems-level programming

Software design

Debugging applications

Mathematical models

Scientific analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Job description

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Software Systems Engineer to design and develop applications with complex logical and mathematical solutions at the intersection of hardware and software. You will work autonomously to solve challenging technical problems affecting government product and commercial software use.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph, a relevant degree, and 3–5+ years of experience in software engineering.