Software Engineer- Newport, RI

Software EngineerSerco is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join the AMSTC team in Newport, RI. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) systems for critical military programs. This role supports both internal R&D efforts and external stakeholders, with a focus on software sustainment, system integration, and DevOps pipeline management. This position requires the ability to work in a controlled and compliance-driven environment while supporting mission-critical capabilities.Serco supports the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), including support for the design, acquisition, testing and sustainment of naval undersea warfare systems. You will be leading a team that works closely with the customer to deliver management, engineering, acquisition, and logistics support required to conduct system upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment in support of autonomous underwater vehicles. Serco has been supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command for over 50 years and has been recognized by the Navy for their outstanding contributions.This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret Security Clearance.In this role, you will:Provide technical support to government and external user communities, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and user engagementDevelop, maintain, and enhance core simulation software (PCX), including implementation of bug fixes and new capabilitiesConduct code audits and enforce software quality standards as part of the integration process with R&D development teamsPrepare, validate, and release software builds for external distribution in accordance with configuration management and security requirementsPerform lifecycle maintenance activities, including:Operating system updates and patchingC++ compiler and library updatesDDS middleware configuration, updates, and troubleshootingDesign, implement, and maintain automated simulation and test pipelines, including nightly regression runsSupport simulation environments leveraging PCX, MOAA, and DSIM across diverse mission scenarios and vehicle configurationsCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and complianceMaintain and improve CI/CD pipelines in secure, controlled environmentsTo be successful in this role, you will have:The ability to maintain/transfer a DoD Secret Security ClearanceA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field2 years of relevant experienceStrong programming experience in:C++PythonProficiency in Linux/Unix-based operating systemsExperience with:Distributed systems (DDS or similar middleware preferred)Version control (Git) and collaborative development workflowsCI/CD pipeline development and maintenanceFamiliarity with DevOps tools and practices, including:GitLab and GitLab RunnersAutomated testing frameworks (e.g., Google Test)Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)Ability to troubleshoot complex, integrated systems across software and infrastructure layersStrong written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to travel up to 10%Additional desired experience and skills:Experience with modeling and simulation environments or autonomy systemsFamiliarity with PCX, MOAA, and/or DSIM (or similar frameworks)Experience supporting software in classified or regulated environmentsBackground in robotics, unmanned systems, or naval/defense applicationsExperience with secure software development practices and accreditation processes