Lead Software Engineer/Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Act as a Technical Area Expert in the Software Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $157,000 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise as a Technical Area Expert in Software Engineering, with extensive experience in supporting USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance for the MQ-9A Reaper. Proficient in monitoring software deliverables, conducting data analysis, and ensuring compliance with software sustainment requirements.

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Technical Area Expert (TAE) ResponsibilitiesUSN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC)Software Deliverables MonitoringData Review and AnalysisDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData AnalysisImpact AssessmentSoftware SustainmentPlanning Artifacts ModificationSoftware TestingSoftware Problem TrackingCost MonitoringSchedule MonitoringContractor IMS Progress Tracking

Tools & Technologies

Software Tools for Monitoring Deliverables

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceCourier Card

Industry Keywords

MQ-9A ReaperInterim Flight ClearanceUSNUSMCCONUS Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Technical Area Expert in the Software Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort
Modify planning artifacts
Track and participate in on-site testing
Track results, perform data review and analysis, and support relevant IFC signoff of software releases
Support software sustainment for MQ-9A Air Vehicle and Ground Control software
Support follow-on IFCs and related software efforts, including Increment I, Increment II, and future sensor capabilities for MUX/MALE/MQ-9A
Track MQ-9A Air Vehicle Software problems and failures, update impact assessments, and monitor growth and cost
Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle, Ground Control System, and Support Equipment software
Monitor the MQ-9A software schedule and contractor IMS progress
Report deviations to the PMA-266 Software lead/CHENG

Requirements

What you’ll need

DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret to start
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Courier card required for travel
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of related work experience
Occasional CONUS travel required
Knowledge of Technical Area Expert (TAE) responsibilities in the Software Engineering domain
Knowledge of software tools for monitoring software deliverables
Experience supporting USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership