DoD Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain Interim Top Secret.
U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
Knowledge as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in SW Engineering for MQ-9A Reaper.
Familiarity with software tools for monitoring deliverables.
Willingness to travel occasionally within the continental U.S.
Responsibilities
Act as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) for software engineering supporting MQ-9A Reaper's Interim Flight Clearance (IFC).
Modify planning artifacts and participate in on-site testing for software sustainment.
Support follow-on IFCs and related software capabilities for MQ-9A.
Track software problems and update impact assessments on system growth and costs.
Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle and Ground Control System.
Oversee MQ-9A software schedule and report deviations to leadership.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Paid leave for work-life balance.
Retirement plans to secure your future.
Insurance programs for employee welfare.
Education and training assistance for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Overview
As our next Software Engineer/ Developer for NAVAIR, you'll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation.
Responsibilities
FRC SW will act as a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in the SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.
Modify planning artifacts, track and participate in on-site testing, track results, data review, analysis and relevant IFC signoff of software releases for software sustainment for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control software.
Support follow-on IFCs other related software support and Increment I/Increment II/Future sensor capabilities for MUX/MALE/MQ-9A.
Track MQ-9A Air Vehicle Software problems/failures and update impact assessments of system and monitor growth/cost.
Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software.
Monitor MQ-9A SW Schedule, contractor IMS progress, and report deviations to PMA-266 SW lead/CHENG.
Qualifications
Must have a DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret to start. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Will also require a courier card for travel.
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related work experience.
Occasional CONUS travel will be required.
Knowledge in being a Technical Area Expert (TAE) in SW Engineering domain to support USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC) approval for the MQ-9A Reaper effort.
Knowledge in software tools to
Monitor software deliverables for MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment software.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $157,000.00/Yr. - USD $197,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
About AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
