Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer

Salary: $140,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree and at least 7 years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs, or a masters degree and at least 5 years of such experience.
• We require a bachelors degree; the posting also lists defense industry experience of 7 years as preferred.
• We require 4 years of C++ experience.
• We require willingness to travel up to 25% and to work at customer or teammate sites as needed.
• We require the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI-level security clearance; the posting also lists TS/SCI as preferred and Secret clearance as required in its application details.
• We seek proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python, along with experience in real-time embedded systems.
• We seek strong skills in distributed systems, APIs, services, and cloud-native architectures.
• We seek experience with Agile development, user stories, backlog practices, and CI/CD delivery.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, RMF-aligned development, and relevant DoD guidelines is preferred; knowledge of DO-178 software standards is a plus.
• We seek the ability to manage time independently and work both individually and collaboratively, as well as initiative in breaking large scopes into workable tasks.
• We require strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, and the ability to produce technical documentation for CDRLs, PMRs, and Government-facing artifacts.
• We value a commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code and optimizing systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for OMS-enabled systems.
• Work with simulator teams to support integrated functional workflows.
• Build software capabilities in the CI/CD environment and deliver features aligned with the Government-approved backlog.
• Help decompose requirements into actionable backlog entries, including definitions, dependencies, and estimates.
• Implement system functionality for external-system API integrations, security requirements, and operational performance needs.
• Support functional, security, integration, and automated testing throughout the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop instrumentation for development, operational, security, and functional-performance metrics.
• Provide technical input for PMRs, Capstone reviews, Demonstration Readiness Reviews, and Software Technical Development Package (STDP) artifacts.
• Contribute to interface documentation, the Software Development Plan (SDP), the Software Test Plan (STP), and architecture refinement.
• Participate in Agile activities such as design reviews, demos, PI planning, and sprint reviews.
• Support pipeline testing, generate key metrics, and integrate with External System Simulators for a mission management and control system.
• Contribute to program increments, demonstrations, and Government reporting.

• API
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Embedded
• Support
• Java
• Python
• Security

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We are seeking a Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer to develop mission-critical capabilities for a mission management and control system. The position is contingent on our receiving the associated contract award. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Roanoke, Texas, with 3–4 days in the office and up to 25% travel; extended hours beyond a standard 40-hour work week are common due to flight-test operations and program or customer deadlines. The posted starting pay is $140,000 per year. Benefits include 401(k) matching, dental, health, and vision insurance, a health savings account, flexible scheduling, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off, a referral program, and relocation assistance.

last updated 42 week of 2026