Description
Job Title: Software Systems Engineer - Auburn, AL
Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing small business at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the warfighter. We use applied research and development combined with novel systems integration to enhance capabilities of our armed forces.
Position: Software Systems Engineer
Location: Auburn, AL, Aberdeen, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description: IS4S is seeking a Software Systems Engineer in Auburn, AL or Aberdeen, MD to assist development and integration of software solutions supporting Army and Joint warfighting functions. The person or persons filling this position will join an existing, multi-disciplinary team to perform system engineering activities involving software architecture design, creating use cases and user stories, requirements definition, capturing implementations, creating test plans, validating performance, and change management. Responsibilities include
โข Assist managing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
โข Solve complex integration problems, leveraging existing solutions and developing new code as necessary
โข Develop and maintain comprehensive integration documentation, including design specifications, field mappings, test plans, user guides, and architecture diagrams
โข Conduct integration testing and validation to ensure data accuracy and integrity
โข Verify solutions adhere to data security and access requirements
โข Communicating and interacting with customers, stakeholders, and other companies
The challenges facing our nation are constantly evolving. Therefore, we are looking for self-driven, entrepreneurial team members willing and able to constantly learn, adapt, and find ways to develop and integrate solutions. Selected applicants will be expected to gain familiarity with the underlying domain (e.g., EW, Fires, PNT) and its role in the larger system of systems to incorporate warfighter needs throughout the solution. They will be given freedom to solve problems and develop solutions with the expectation of owning their tasks and responsibilities. They will also integrate into an existing team that provides support and to ensure designs and solutions conform to and enhance the end product.
Required Abilities, Experience, and Skills:
โข Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for full-time applicants)
โข In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field (for part-time applicants)
โข Ability to architect software solutions, defining functions and interfaces between internal and external components, and work with other engineers and developers to implement the design
โข Experience developing and capturing use cases and user stories to drive design and development in a modified Agile workflow
โข Experience informing and documenting software development processes
โข Experience developing software documentation and system engineering artifacts, including architecture descriptions, algorithm descriptions, system/subsystem descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), application programming interfaces (APIs)
โข Experience developing test plans, conducting functional tests, measuring and validating results against requirements, verifying operation
โข Ability to manage changes and updates to software and corresponding artifacts
โข Familiarity with programming languages and software design
โข Knowledge of computing platforms and environments, particularly cloud-based environments
โข Knowledge of computer network protocols, routing, and IP-based communications
โข Experience with systems integration
โข Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage tasks with minimal direction
โข Must be able to travel to support customer engagements, integration and testing in live environments, occasionally working non-standard hours to match exercise schedules
โข Must be able to lift and carry computing and networking equipment in support of transit and installation
โข Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
โข US Citizenship is required
Desired Experience and Skills:
โข Development experience with programming languages and build tools (e.g., C++, cmake)
โข Understanding of containerization, management, and software deployment (especially using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm)
โข Understanding of enterprise application development
โข Understanding of hardware and software virtualization
โข Understanding of tactical networks, including enterprise, satellite, terrestrial, and mobile, ad hoc networks (MANETs)
โข Familiarity with Army compute systems and compute environments
โข Familiarity with standard DevSecOps practices and platforms (e.g., git, CI/CD pipelines, vulnerability scanning, etc.)
โข Experience with Mission Command or C2 systems, especially those dealing with Fires and Electromagnetic Warfare
Benefits Summary:
โข Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
โข Dynamic and collaborative work environment
โข Employee ownership
โข Medical, dental, and vision care plans
โข Paid time-off and parental leave programs
โข Group term life insurance
โข 401(k) retirement plan
โข Tuition Assistance, Training, and education development offerings