Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Systems Engineering - Solypsis

Level 3 Communications, Inc$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or Software Engineering with relevant experience; Graduate Degree preferred.
  • 9 years of experience or 7 years with a Graduate Degree; 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong grasp of Systems Engineering processes including requirements development and validation.
  • Hands-on experience with Solypsis mission software integration for airborne/ground systems.
  • Knowledge of Solypsis C2 software architecture and its configurations for NATO systems.
  • Experience with OpenShift deployments and cluster environments.
  • Security+ certification and DoD Secret Clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary product owner for Solypsis C2 mission software.
  • Integrate and configure Solypsis software for NATO-compliant airborne weapons.
  • Manage and maintain exportable Solypsis configurations for multiple programs.
  • Translate operational concepts into clear software requirements and configurations.
  • Convert customer requests into compliant system requirements throughout the program.
  • Write specifications based on system requirements and evaluate system design alternatives.
  • Prepare presentations on Solypsis capabilities for non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity for travel depending on program phase.
  • Collaborative team environment for development and testing.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering - Solipsys

Job Code: 43459

Job Location: Rockwall, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off.

Job Description:

Perform as part of a team that supports the requirements, design, development, test, and integration of complex, specialized hardware/software systems installed on ground and airborne ISR and communication platforms. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in Solipsys command-and-control (C2) mission software, providing hands-on architecture development requirements, system design, configuration, integration, and testing expertise for airborne system applications. Travel requirement will vary with the phase of the program, ranging from

Essential Functions:
  • Serve as the primary C2 product owner, leveraging in-depth working knowledge of Solypsis software architecture, features, and the full range of available configuration options.
  • Integrate and configure Solypsis mission software for use with airborne C2 weapon systems (NATO desired), ensuring compatibility and operational effectiveness with external weapon system platforms.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain exportable Solypsis configurations for use across multiple programs within business area.
  • Translate operational concepts (CONOPS) into C2 software requirements and configurations that meet mission requirements.
  • Translate customer requests into system, subsystem, and product level requirements and ensure proper requirement traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Write subsystem specifications based on system-level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
  • Prepare effective presentations to communicate Solypsis C2 capabilities as integrated into the weapon system to non-technical professionals, operators and government customers.
  • Develop, author, and implement software and system test plans in a collaborative team environment.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology and minimum of 9 years of relevant experience (Software Engineer also considered with relevant experience).
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Strong understanding of core Systems Engineering requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation, with the ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, testable, and compliant system requirements.
  • Demonstrated, hands-on experience integrating and configuring Solypsis mission software for airborne and/or ground-based system applications.
  • Working knowledge of Solypsis C2 software architecture and how to configure Solypsis C2 software to support a NATO C2 weapon system.
  • Demonstrated experience working with OpenShift deployments and cluster environments.
  • Prior experience obtaining ATO of a software solution supporting a weapon system.
  • In-depth knowledge of requirement development process to integrate Solypsis C2 software with both OTS and custom developed software products.
  • In-depth knowledge of Solypsis SDK, API interfaces, data flows, and system architecture.
  • Security+ Certified.
  • DoD Secret Clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI; requires U.S. Citizenship.


Strongly Preferred:
  • Experience creating and managing exportable Solypsis configurations for deployment across multiple platforms or customer environments.
  • Familiarity with Solypsis software updates, version management, and configuration baseline control.
  • Experience identifying and troubleshooting software and/or network anomalies.
  • Aircraft optical sensor system integration and ground/flight test support experience.
  • Experience with obtaining and maintaining a government network ATO (Authorization to Operate).
  • Experience working with subcontractors and U.S. Government customers.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Hands-on experience testing, integrating, and verifying hardware and/or software systems.
  • Ability to support flight test/ability to obtain active flight physical.


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