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F-35 WIPT Software Integration Engineer

Eglin, FL · On-site

$95K - $127K/yr

Weapon System Software Integration Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) providing software engineering support for ...

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Sr C/C++ Software Developer

Virginia, IL · On-site

$53.50 - $70.50/hr

Apply your skills to the latest DoW weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Sr C/C++ Software Developer Responsibilities Include: * Support Naval ...

Amentum

$40.25 - $53/hr

Apply your skills to the latest DoW weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Sr C/C++ Software Developer Responsibilities Include: * Support Naval ...

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Sr C/C++ Software Developer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $73.50/hr

Apply your skills to the latest DoW weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Sr C/C++ Software Developer Responsibilities Include: * Support Naval ...

Pae

Sr C/C++ Software Developer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $73.50/hr

Apply your skills to the latest DoW weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Sr C/C++ Software Developer Responsibilities Include: * Support Naval ...

KBR

Weapon System Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems ... Review and track software changes and system requirements * May participate in the development of ...

KBR, Inc.

Weapon System Analyst

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems ... Review and track software changes and system requirements * May participate in the development of ...

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F-35 WIPT Software Integration Engineer

Edwards, CA • On-site

DCS Corporation
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$105K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor F-35 aircraft/weapon integration software-related activities for compliance with relevant requirements documents.

  • Support a team of Weapon Integrators by evaluating and providing technical recommendations to ensure software development follows standardized processes and supports weapons interoperability.

  • Review software documentation, provide engineering assessments for certification, and participate in testing and test planning activities.

Job description

Weapon System Software Integration Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) providing software engineering support for planning, coordinating and evaluating all weapons software-related tasks for integration and certification of USAF, USMC & USN F-35 weapons systems.  This position is located at Eglin AFB, Florida, and is not eligible for telework.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, coordinate and monitor F-35 aircraft/weapon integration software-related activities for compliance with F-35 System Requirement Documents, Universal Armament Interface Documents, and additional requirements documents as required using software engineering best practices.

Support a team of F-35 Weapon Integrators: monitor, evaluate and provide technical recommendations to ensure software development activities follow standardized processes, and the mechanization of weapons interoperability and functionality are implemented in aircraft software to support warfighter requirements.

Maintain software sustainment oversight for all assigned F-35 Weapons Integration tasks.  Coordinate and synchronize aircraft integration activities and relative roadmaps with the Weapon System Program Offices, Weapon Program Management Offices, and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company.

Track all weapon software updates via spreadsheets; provide testing recommendations as required to update certifications with new aircraft and weapon software.

Review all pertinent aircraft and weapon software documentation and provide engineering assessments and recommendations for certification.

Support Joint Interface Control Working Group meetings, Program Management Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings and IPT status meetings as required.  When required, serve as government interface manager for assigned weapon system software integration.

Review Developmental Test (DT) flight clearances regarding software stores functional assessment (e.g., Software Weapons Integration Release Memorandum; Air Vehicle Software Release Memorandum; Flight Series Data) and provide recommendation to the Government on concurrence or rejection of DT flight clearances.

Coordinate and participate in Mission Systems Integration laboratory, ground and flight tests. Monitor, review and comment on test plans, test procedures, and test results.  Provide inputs to flight test planning; ensure inputs align with data requirements of the Technical Area/Subject Matter Expert(s).

Prepare monthly inputs to F-35 Air Vehicle / Mission Systems (AV/MS) briefings to leadership. 

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. 

 Must be able to obtain and maintain program security clearances. 

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or STEM related field plus 12 years relevant experience in a Weapon or Aircraft Systems Program Office/Program Management Office. 

Demonstrated experience of 5+ years integrating airborne weapons systems, to include systems/software engineering, test, and/or program management expertise.

Working knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle process & relevancy to assigned weapon(s) system.

Demonstrated knowledge of fighter aircraft weapons, practices and policies is preferable.

Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze a variety of weapons program information, make sound judgments concerning weapons integration activities, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to senior military and government leadership.

Good briefing, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Travel: 1-2 times per month with 3-5 days per trip; Foreign travel is unlikely but possible.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Employment Type: Full Time
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DCS Corp is a renowned name in the technology industry, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, US. Found in the late 1970s, DCS Corp provides a broad spectrum of advanced technology, engineering, and analytic solutions for national security clients. The firm specializes in delivering sophisticated systems and technology for land, air, and maritime platforms. They are known for being deeply committed to their mission of enhancing national security.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US

Year founded

1977

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