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Software Developer - Aerospace Systems

SPA

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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Unspecified
IT - Software
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter . Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Software Engineer with Aerospace Systems experience to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Will utilize their technical skills to understand the complex problems associated with DARPA programs, while simultaneously providing the necessary management support to execute the day-to-day requirements. The candidate will support periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks; assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies; and communicate findings to the Program Manager. The candidate will assist with program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and other program execution operations.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, with Software Engineering or Computer Science degrees preferred
  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required
  • 5+ years of overall experience, including experience with software development best practices acting as a product/project manager or as a developer
  • Experience with AI/ML software applications
  • Experience with modeling and simulation software, increasing machine-learning model performance, building predictive models, and familiarity with GPU-Accelerated M&S environments
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:
  • Master's degree in an Engineering or Scientific Discipline
  • Experience with Aircraft Controls or Systems such as flight dynamics, radar systems, sensors, data links, communications networks
  • Previous DARPA experience as a SETA or performer
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
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Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) provides objective & high-caliber work in national defense & homeland security programs. Our reputation is based on more than three decades of excellence confronting asymmetric threats against the security of the United States, conducting circumspect analysis, & creating long-range strategies. SPA is a privately-held company. Over 450 SPA employees blend professional skills & experience with initiative to provide clients with creative & relevant work.
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IT - Software
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SPA