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
