Software Engineer III - Defense Systems Integration

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer III – Defense Systems Integration

Location : Tucson, AZ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Clearance : Active DoD Secret (Top Secret preferred)

Citizenship : U.S. Citizenship Required

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III to support advanced missile systems for the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency. This role is embedded within a high-impact technical team supporting the Surface Missile Technical Representative Office in Tucson, Arizona. You will play a critical role in evaluating, validating, and advancing software and firmware systems that directly support national defense.

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex, classified environments and understands the rigor of working within DoD acquisition and lifecycle frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments of software and firmware documentation, including code reviews, test data, and algorithm specifications
• Evaluate readiness for major engineering milestones such as PDR, CDR, MRR, and MCP
• Participate in and assess Formal Qualification Tests (FQT), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), and integration activities
• Review and advise on Change Control Board (CCB) documentation and design artifacts
• Coordinate technical communications between government stakeholders and contractor engineering teams
• Analyze software development schedules, metrics, and sprint planning artifacts to ensure alignment with program goals
• Provide subject matter expertise to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to identify and resolve software-related risks
• Support the planning and execution of software / firmware engineering reviews and technical exchanges
• Contribute to the development of integrated program plans and ensure technical feasibility of implementation across systems

Required Qualifications

Ideal Candidate