Lead Software Systems Engineer
Core
Lead software architect and engineer for the P-8 Poseidon Anti-Submarine Warfare platform, overseeing mission computing modernization and software baselines for the US Navy.
Role type
Senior IC software systems engineer (defense/avionics)
Builds
Mission computing systems and software modernization for the P-8 Poseidon aircraft
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Avionics, Anti-Submarine Warfare
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software systems engineering, Systems architecture, Embedded software development, Java, C++, Requirements development, System integration, Agile/SAFe practices, Code reviews, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Real-time/mission-critical software development, MBSE, Requirements management tools (DOORS), Test management tools, Dependency management (Maven), Automation services (Jenkins), Multidisciplinary team leadership
Technologies
Java, C++, Python, C, Git, Jira, Confluence, DOORS, MSOSA/Cameo, Maven, Jenkins
Responsibilities
Lead planning of software development tasks including design, coding, and testing; Oversee design, architecture, and prototyping of mission computing; Translate system-level requirements into software requirements; Provide cross-team architecture guidance; Review system-level analyses and lead risk mitigation; Lead code reviews; Mentor junior engineers and document standard processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities