Oversee the management, auditing, validation, and change control of embedded software for DoD missile systems. Evaluate software impacts on hardware, support engineering reviews and qualification activities, and ensure design changes comply with engineering principles. Collaborate with hardware engineers and program teams on agile development, systems engineering, and project management. Missile, AEGIS, Navy weapon systems, and embedded or real-time software experience are highly desirable.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Everforth ECS is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in Arlington, VA office.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of all aspects of missile systems engineering in support of DoD missile systems programs. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems.
Specific knowledge and experience with AEGIS combat systems and missile systems is a plus. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, test, and process management to include change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, agile development, and project management of missile systems development is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Standard Missile and Navy weapon systems is highly desirable. Travel potential to 25% of time.
Preferred Qualifications- Active Top-Secret Clearance
- BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
- Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with embedded software systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects
- Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
- Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
- Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
- Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.
Salary Range - $130,000 - $210,000
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