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Lead Software Systems Engineer

USA - Kent, WA💼 Full-time💰 $158,100–$158,100🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

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

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