Software Design Engineer

Classification : Exempt

Reports To : Vice-President, Engineering

Job Grade : 17 or 18

Pay Range : Based on Experience

Duties / Responsibilities

• Design and development of software solutions that meet stringent requirements of defense systems. Implement efficient algorithms, data structures, and maintainable code.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing, to validate the functionality and performance of the software.
• Ensure that software designs adhere to protocols and standards, including security measures, to safeguard sensitive defense-related information.
• Create documentation, including design documents, technical specifications, and user manuals, to facilitate the understanding and maintenance of the software.
• Identify opportunities for performance optimization and implement solutions to ensure the software operates efficiently under demanding conditions.
• Utilize version control systems to manage and track software changes, ensuring traceability and easy collaboration with team members.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and updates software, addressing issues that may arise.
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant safety and industry regulations, and MIL standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, and mechanical, electrical and systems engineers, to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges related to software design, both independently and as part of a team.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering to drive continuous improvement in our designs.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices.
• Familiarity with software security and encryption techniques.
• Experience with version control systems and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of defense industry regulations and standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related engineering field. Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in software design and development, with a focus on defense systems or similarly complex, safety-critical applications such as missile systems and loitering munitions.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain required.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 U.S.C. 6010

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)