Senior Software Engineer

Astrion

  • Nellis AFB, NV
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Overview:Senior Software EngineerLOCATION: Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NVJOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCICERTIFICATION: n/aTRAVEL: Limited; as neededAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.The candidate will provide Systems Engineering assistance that applies a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system engineering to the acquisition process. The candidate will also provide engineering support in the design, operation, and sustainment of systems and components that cover tasks throughout the acquisition life cycle (requirements analysis through system disposal).QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA/BS Degree
  • 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting
  • Must be a US citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES:General Software Engineering & Development
  • Assess feasibility through analysis, problem definition, and solution evaluation.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions using diagrams, code, and documentation.
  • Improve operations by analyzing systems and recommending procedural changes.
  • Acquire and license software by coordinating with vendors and testing products.
  • Analyze and summarize development and service issues to inform stakeholders.
  • Support mission goals by completing engineering tasks as required.
  • Perform SQA to ensure software meets defined quality standards.
  • Collaborate in Agile teams to design, code, test, and review software and scripts.
  • Contribute to build, deployment, and documentation tasks as needed.
Design & Architecture
  • Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle through engineering activities and documentation (e.g., AoA, SEP, CDR).
  • Conduct system architecture analysis, including feasibility studies and state-of-the-art assessments.
  • Develop and document system architectures, identify gaps, and recommend solutions using traditional or MBSE approaches.
  • Maintain system architecture and interoperability requirements.
  • Define operational requirements and interactions to support system development.
  • Translate user needs into system-level requirements using DoD acquisition practices.
  • Analyze training systems and simulators, and evaluate their designs.
Acquisition Support
  • Apply DoD acquisition and sustainment engineering processes across product life cycles.
  • Prepare/review specifications and apply modeling/simulation to optimize performance.
  • Develop and integrate milestone documentation and reports per DoD/AF policies.
  • Review contractor drawings for compliance with specifications and standards.
Technical Management
  • Support all system engineering activities: requirements, design, verification, risk, interfaces, and configuration management.
  • Share lessons learned and best practices while respecting proprietary constraints.
  • Conduct market research, trade studies, and system evaluations to guide decisions.
  • Analyze performance, cost, reliability, and risk to support technical recommendations.
  • Develop and execute test plans and evaluate test results for acquisition support.
  • Support logistics, maintenance, configuration, and supply chain efforts, including alternate sourcing for obsolescence issues.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salaries
  • Continuing education assistance
  • Professional development allotment
  • Multiple healthcare benefits packages
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We AreAt Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.Be the DifferenceAstrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Air ForceEPASS HBHANSCOM#LI-CK1#CJ

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