Senior Software Engineer (3317) with Security Clearance

SMX is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to support the Acquisition Program Office in oversight of Software Engineering activities. You will join a team of highly driven, supportive, and skilled professionals engaged in supporting program management, technical, or business case analysis across the NAVAIR community. The Senior Software Engineer will :

• Establishes, shapes, ensures compliance and continuous improvement for software development and software sustainment policies and procedures
• Serves as a part of the government software acquisition management team on large complex software intensive weapon system programs.
• Interact a wide diversity of software stakeholders.
• Apply discipline of computer science or software development knowledge with minimum five years of experience in relevant job fields to support quality production of software on large complex software intensive weapons programs.
• Plans, directs and manages research and development contracts for large software intensive programs to ensure requirement, design, implementation, integration, and testing to be aligned with program objectives and NVAIR software engineering department process through the use of cutting edge software technology.
• Coordinates the preparation of software technical specifications and statements of work, evaluates proposals, monitors and guides contractors' progress, and manages software technical solutions to ensure highly adaptable and resilient software design.
• Manages software technical solutions to ensure highly adaptable and resilient software architecture and component design and apply knowledge of Agile software development process to manage software capabilities incrementally
• Exchanges information and viewpoints with other functional teams, private industry, and other government organizations. Required Skills and Experience :
• Clearance Required : Secret
• BS or BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) certification.
• 10 years of software engineering experience, performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration and software testing.
• 5 years of experience shall have consisted of performing software engineering functions for a DoD aircraft systems, DoD weapons systems, DoD mission systems or DoD support systems.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of the software engineering lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate trade space opportunities, and develop solutions Desired Qualifications :
• Strong skillsets in programming in C / C++
• Experience with DOD Acquisition policies and procedures demonstrated in a program office environment
• Experience with Agile SW Development methodologies Application Deadline : 12 / 8 / 2025 cjpost LI-Onsite The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is : $113,900 - $171,000 USD At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and / or education verification. SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca