SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Software Systems Engineer. This position will conduct software development in support of Operational Testing on ground-based missile warning systems, optical sensors and space-based assets to assess system performance across the entire architecture using real-world and simulated environments. Apply the principles of software engineering for design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation. Conduct operationally realistic testing to identify strengths and weak points in the architecture. Determine interrelationship factors that can adversely affect system effectiveness. Analyze recorded data collected during test evaluations and report out independent findings as prescribed by customer guidance. Create Test Execution Procedures to clearly identify expected operator and test actions during the test events. Generate detailed test reports containing statistical results table and graphs, written findings, deficiency identification, and fielding recommendations. Work with a cohesive team of Test Engineers to accomplish operational test planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting on ground-based missile warning systems to ensure installed system upgrades operate as expected and accomplish mission needs.  Confer with other test team members on the acceptability of the test design and analysis results, and provide feedback on other test activities accomplished within the team. Location: On-Site at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. 



PRIMARY DUTIES:

Conduct software development in support of testing DoD mission systems to assess mission performance
Develop tools during test planning that evaluate system's mission data sets to assess system performance using the collected test data, the validated truth data, and the methodologies used during test
Use statistical analysis tools and methods to evaluate test data and document test results
Ability to develop software solutions for complex technical issues with limited supervision
Assist Test Engineers by reviewing and providing software tools to assist test analytics
Collaborate with engineers to assure that testing requirements are clear and well documented prior to development
Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Analyze results and improve future testing iterations
Use testing tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing environment
Proactively seek ways to apply technology to data reduction and analysis processes.
Communicate with technical and non-technical team members, engineers, managers, and customers
Work effectively in a diverse group to achieve results through team efforts


REQUIREMENTS:

6 – 10 years of Software Engineering experience
Proficient with the MATLAB programming platform
Up to 10% travel 


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Math, Engineering, or related field.
Language knowledge in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Perl, Batch/PowerShell/shell scripting
Operating System Knowledge: LINUX and Windows
Knowledge of/experience with JMP (statistical software)
CM Knowledge: Atlassian Suites (JIRA, Bitbucket/Gitlab, Confluence)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
Possess a broad understanding of statistics, including data distributions, data sampling techniques, and regression test techniques
Possess working knowledge of United States Space Force test and evaluation directives
Both manual and automated testing, preferably for DoD mission systems.
Knowledge of missile warning, and/or missile defense domain experience is preferred
Understanding of test fundamentals and able to apply sound principles to test planning and post-test data analysis methods
Experience with multiple development tools and programing languages


RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 6 + years of Software Engineering experience. Proficient with the MATLAB programming platform.



EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Math, Engineering, or related field is preferred.



SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI