Software Engineer/Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Assist and provide guidance in defining software performance requirements and software design .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software performance requirements, design validation, and problem analysis within DoD programs. Proficient in implementing DevSecOps methodologies and managing software production backlogs while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.

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DevSecOps MethodologiesSoftware Development EnvironmentsProblem AnalysisDoD Acquisition ProgramsAgile/Agile SAFe

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Hard Skills

Software Performance RequirementsSoftware Design ValidationSoftware Testing TechniquesConfiguration ManagementSoftware Quality AssessmentCybersecurity Best PracticesModel Based Systems EngineeringCI/CD PipelinesSoftware ArchitectureContainerization

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder EngagementRisk Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance (Ability to Obtain)

Industry Keywords

DoD ProgramsFleet IntegrationSoftware SustainmentSystem RequirementsMission PlanningSoftware SafetyAccreditations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist and provide guidance in defining software performance requirements and software design
Provide testing support and facilitate communication between development teams and systems integration/testing entities
Manage the software production backlog, prioritizing emerging needs, work in progress, bugs, and enhancements
Capture and refine fleet feedback to drive future product development
Validate iterative software against low-level requirements and acceptance criteria
Perform problem analysis throughout development and integration
Interact with in-development software systems and assess product changes and impacts on customer/user communities
Attend IPT and CSCI-associated meetings
Review software acquisition documents and coordinate document reviews for assigned CSCIs
Identify and maintain risks, issues, and opportunities for assigned CSCIs
Represent the software team at milestone software reviews
Provide trip reports
Advise on software development and testing techniques
Perform software/design document audits
Assess delivered software quality and compliance with software and cybersecurity best practices
Ensure adherence to the configuration management plan and software risk mitigation plans
Assist cost teams with software data for cost estimates
Establish and enforce DevSecOps methodologies and practices
Demonstrate new software capabilities to stakeholders and the development enterprise
Coordinate with cyber, CI/CD, and fleet integration teams to develop, test, deploy, and maintain fieldable systems
Decompose fleet-derived capabilities into features and establish acceptance criteria with fleet users and subject matter experts
Define and track agile/development metrics and help translate them into reportable Software Acquisition Pathway outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; or technical/scientific degree with software engineering experience on DoD program(s)
Junior or Journey level experience working engineering activities for a technology program
Must have a Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret if necessary
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to travel within CONUS up to 6 times per year
Local to Pax River, NAS and able to make scheduled and ad hoc meetings in person
Knowledge of software development environments and processes
Experience implementing modern DevSecOps practices
Experience in problem analysis during development and integration, including trade space management
Experience with software development and sustainment programs, DoD acquisition programs, system requirements, DoD mission planning, Model Based Systems Engineering, Agile/Agile SAFe, cyber and system security, DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines, software architectures, networks, mobile platforms, containerization, software safety, testing, and accreditations is enhancing but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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