5-7 years of military experience required, particularly in the US Navy, USCG, Marine Corps, or SOCOM.
Experience with unmanned or manned military aircraft, ships, or similar equipment is essential.
Technical background in communications, networks, or software engineering required for roles like Petty Officer, Marine, or Coast Guard personnel.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related tech field preferred but can be substituted with extensive military experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and diagramming tools like Visio or AutoCAD.
Hands-on experience required with computer integration, testing, and troubleshooting within a military context.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of software for critical mission systems ensuring operational effectiveness.
Translate military operational requirements into effective software solutions to enhance mission reliability.
Oversee software integration and troubleshooting for development, lab, and operational environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders to design architecture and identify enhancements to mission platforms.
Support software lifecycle tasks, ensuring compliance with government standards for documentation and cybersecurity.
Provide mentorship to software development teams, integrating operational insights into software engineering practices.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
Substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
Positive work environment fostering respect, support, and engagement among employees.
Full Job Description
Job Title
SME Computer Software Engineer
Location
San Diego, CA 22400 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Job Description
Prescient Edge is seeking SME Computer Software Engineer to support a federal government client.
Description:
Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Engineer supporting mission-critical systems, providing technical leadership in the design, development, integration, and sustainment of operational software solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services for tactical and enterprise environments, including real-time systems, data processing pipelines, and mission system interfaces.
Leverage prior military operational experience to translate mission requirements, CONOPS, and operator needs into practical software solutions that improve mission effectiveness, reliability, and usability.
Lead software integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities across development, lab, and operational environments, ensuring systems remain mission-ready and compliant with operational requirements.
Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, and operators to support system architecture design, capability enhancements, and technology insertion across existing mission platforms.
Support software lifecycle activities including requirements development, configuration management, version control, cybersecurity compliance, and documentation in accordance with government and DoD development standards.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, helping bridge operational experience with modern software engineering practices to ensure mission-focused solutions.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
US Navy, USCG, Marine Corps, or SOCOM experience required.
Military unmanned or manned aircraft, ships, or equipment experience is required.
Petty Officers, Marines, or Coast Guard personnel with communications, network, system admin, engineering, or software experience.
Computer Software SME/Engineer with engineering, systems, technical degree and 4+ years military experience OR SME in technical field with some college and 12+ years military experience.
10+ years military experience may substitute for degree (SME level).
Testing or hands-on experience with network, computer, and tactical systems (operations of GCCS, MSS, other common operating systems are a plus).
Understanding of System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
Proficiency with MS products (Excel, Word, PPT).
Proficiency with Visio, AutoCAD, or similar diagram tools.
Familiarity with AI model usage (LLMs).
Hands-on software engineering, integration, testing, troubleshooting, or tactical system experience within military operational environments.
Education:
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems, or Technical discipline preferred but not required. Experience may substitute.
Degree preferred but not required, experience over degree.
Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret (or higher).
Location:
San Diego, CA
Travel: Up to 25%
Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days in Government facility and 2 days remote
