Lead, Systems Software Engineer

Role Overview

• Conducts technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the software, network, and/or cloud system lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
• Author and conduct Program Gate reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Overseas system integration activities with SI&T leader to ensure cohesive operation across software modules and cloud infrastructure.
• Develops, maintains, and documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to clearly define and manage software and cloud subsystem interfaces.
• In concert with SI&T Leader manage verification and validation processes to confirm that cloud-based and software-centric systems meet all functional and performance requirements.
• Performs cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses with a focus on scalable and maintainable cloud architectures.
• Translates customer and stakeholder requirements into comprehensive system solutions, considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Executes functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and detailed trade studies to define hardware and software specifications for software and cloud systems.
• Develops and maintains interface definitions between software services, cloud resources, and any hardware elements.
• Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams during design, implementation, and testing to ensure requirements traceability and system integrity.
• Supports installation, operation, and maintenance planning for cloud-hosted software products, ensuring long-term supportability and security.
• Identifies opportunities for system improvement and advocates for best practices in software architecture and cloud platform utilization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA Public Trust security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or aviation programs
• Experience in the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or other applications leveraging SYSML
• Certifications such as, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Practitioner
• Familiarity with Kubernetes platform for Cloud systems
• Experience working in an Agile SW development process
• Hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and engaging stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience generating system documentation and security packages.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• Kubernetes

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays