Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Software Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Software Systems Engineering to design, research, and develop advanced applications that create new business opportunities. This visionary role leverages scientific analysis and mathematical modeling to support high-level capability briefings for government stakeholders.

Required: active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph; a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s with 10+ years; proven leadership in software systems

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing high‑level software systems.
• Ability to conduct advanced research and data-driven analysis for government projects.
• Proven track record leading business capture efforts and delivering technical briefings.

Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized expert to design and develop advanced applications for new business opportunities.
• Lead efforts to capture new business via technical work and high-level briefings for senior government stakeholders.
• Conduct advanced research in design, development, testing, and use of data processing software.
• Design and document applications and systems with complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Coordinate large-scale software system installations and ensure performance metrics are met.

Skills

Scientific analysis

Mathematical modeling

Leadership

Software systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree +12 years

Master’s degree +10 years

Tools

Compilers

Assemblers

Operating systems

Job description

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets. About the Role Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Software Systems Engineering. As a recognized expert within the company, you will design, research, and develop highly advanced applications that create new product and business opportunities. This is a visionary role where your technical mastery in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling will directly contribute to business capture efforts and high-level capability briefings. This is a visionary role where your technical mastery in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling will directly contribute to business capture efforts and high-level capability briefings.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a recognized expert within the company to design and develop highly advanced applications that drive new business opportunities.
• Lead efforts to capture new business through technical work, research, and high-level capability briefings for senior government stakeholders.
• Conduct advanced research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and document applications software and systems that contain complex logical and mathematical solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary research initiatives, collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers on the utilization of data processing systems.
• Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve critical problems regarding program intent and programming controls.
• Design and develop low-level system software, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Prepare expert-level operating instructions and ensure all software standards are developed and enforced across projects.
• Analyze user needs and requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
• Confer with systems analysts and engineers to manage high-level project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict outcomes and measure the consequences of complex system designs.
• Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment to ensure all specifications and performance metrics are met. Required Experience/Clearance
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 12+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven expertise as a recognized authority in software systems engineering and research.
• Demonstrated experience leading business capture efforts and delivering technical capability briefings.
• Extensive background in scientific analysis and mathematical modeling for software system design.
• Deep technical mastery of low-level software components including compilers, assemblers, and operating systems. $240,000 - $260,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at
  

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.