Software Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering
  • Proficient in designing and developing automated systems
  • Experience with big-data processing architectures
  • Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance required
  • Familiarity with AI/ML model integration
  • Strong knowledge of system architecture and technical standards

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems
  • Develop automated data pipelines with data transformation and anomaly detection
  • Architect and deliver local, distributed and cloud-based data solutions
  • Translate stakeholder needs into technical designs and executable plans
  • Design technical standards and requirements for software and hardware
  • Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate designs
  • Participate in design reviews ensuring compliance with engineering standards
  • Support test planning, system integration and qualification events

Benefits

  • 4/10 work schedule for better work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work on high-stakes projects like the F-35
  • Engagement in a hands-on, innovative engineering environment
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
  • Focus on security and compliance in engineering solutions
Full Job Description
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a program clearance
Program Access will NOT be required prior to Start


Description: We are seeking a motivated and experienced Software engineer to design, develop, and deliver automated system capabilities and big-data processing architectures.
This position is hands-on. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing system solutions - from concept development through integration, deployment, and performance validation.
The role includes collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives.
Responsibilities
• Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems
• Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks
• Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans
• Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
• Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
• Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
• Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events

Custom Fields:
Name: Security Clearance
Value: Secret

Name: Allow Expenses
Value: No

Name: Work Schedule
Value: 4/10-A

Name: Security Clearance Comments
Value: Active Secret required
Investigation within 5 years or CE enrollment
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a program clearance
Program Access will NOT be required prior to Start
Contract #: N00019-19-C0010 (F-35)

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