Software Systems Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1038, South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States
About JT4, LLC
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). We develop and maintain realistic, integrated test and training environments, preparing the nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
About the Role
As a Software Systems Engineer IV, you will serve as a senior member of our work unit, managing complex software and systems projects while providing technical guidance to staff. This role is critical for defining and solving high-complexity technical issues with far-reaching significance. You will act as the system architect, overseeing the overall design and configuration management of systems, from capturing customer requirements at a system level to implementing designs through software coding or hardware.
In this position, you will interact regularly with customers and project managers, establish positive client relations, and support new business pursuits by leading proposal efforts as a technical consultant. You will also plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing while managing maintenance and sustainment activities. The role requires a deep understanding of live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics, specifically adhering to MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773 standards.
Location and Clearance
This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework. An ideal candidate will possess a current Secret clearance and must be eligible for a Top Secret clearance. The role supports a federal government contract, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will undergo a background investigation to verify clearance eligibility and citizenship. The interview process will focus on technical expertise in systems engineering, software design patterns, and experience with the specific simulation and avionics standards required for the mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1038, South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States
Ridgecrest, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage software and system projects while providing guidance to technical staff
- check_circleFunction as system architect overseeing overall design and configuration management of systems
- check_circlePlan and execute unit, integration, and system testing activities
- check_circleManage maintenance and sustainment activities for the system and software
- check_circleProvide work direction to subordinate technical staff and establish positive customer relations
- check_circleSupport new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
- check_circleInteract with customers and project managers to define and solve complex technical issues
- check_circleCapture and manage customer requirements at a system level to develop appropriate solutions
- check_circleImplement designs through software coding or hardware and document the implementation
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent Secret clearance and Top Secret eligible
- verifiedU.S. citizenship
- verifiedBachelor's degree in associated discipline with 8+ years experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years experience OR PhD with 4+ years experience
- verifiedProficiency in object-oriented software design
- verifiedExperience with C++, C, and Python 3
- verifiedFamiliarity with Git, Bash (Linux), and Windows
- verifiedKnowledge of MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773
- verifiedExperience with live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics
- verifiedFamiliarity with Red Hat Linux
- verifiedAbility to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret clearance
Nice to Have
Familiarity with time-series analysis. Familiarity with Red Hat Linux.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Object Oriented Software Design, Live-Virtual-Constructive Simulation, Aircraft Avionics, Mil-STD-1153, Mil-STD-1773, C++, Python 3, Git, Bash.
Education: Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline with 8 years experience; Master's degree in an associated discipline with 6 years experience; PhD in an associated discipline with 4 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Software Systems Engineer at JT4
What does a Software Systems Engineer at JT4 do?expand_more
In this Software Systems Engineer at JT4 role, you will manage software and system projects while providing guidance to technical staff; function as system architect overseeing overall design and configuration management of systems; plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing activities; and manage maintenance and sustainment activities for the system and software.
What are the requirements for this Software Systems Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Software Systems Engineer at JT4 position, applicants should have: Current Secret clearance and Top Secret eligible; U.S. citizenship; Bachelor's degree in associated discipline with 8+ years experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years experience OR PhD with 4+ years experience; Proficiency in object-oriented software design; Experience with C++, C, and Python 3; and Familiarity with Git, Bash (Linux), and Windows.
Where is the Software Systems Engineer role at JT4 located?expand_more
Software Systems Engineer at JT4 is based in 1038, South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Software Systems Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
JT4 has listed this Software Systems Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Software Systems Engineer role?expand_more
Software Systems Engineer at JT4 typically requires 4–8 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Software Systems Engineer role at JT4?expand_more
Key skills for Software Systems Engineer at JT4 include Object Oriented Software Design; Live-Virtual-Constructive Simulation; Aircraft Avionics; Mil-STD-1153; Mil-STD-1773; C++; Python 3; and Git.
What education is required for Software Systems Engineer at JT4?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline with 8 years experience; Master's degree in an associated discipline with 6 years experience; and PhD in an associated discipline with 4 years experience.
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Software Systems Engineer at JT4 is part of the it job category on Recrutus.