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Ground Systems Software Engineer

IQUASAR LLC

Ground Systems Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Leffler Consulting is seeking an experienced Ground Systems Software Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, VA. Key areas of focus include ground system full life cycle software procurement from requirements identification and development through system test, sell-off delivery, and installation at the operating location. The position is on-site and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.

    One of our clients in Chantilly, VA needs a Ground Systems Software Engineer for a permanent position.

    Position: Ground Systems Software Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph required

    Location: Chantilly, VA

    Position Type: Permanent position

    Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

    Job Description: Leffler Consulting is seeking a Ground System Software Engineer who will be an integral participant in satellite ground system command and control software requirements development, design analysis, coding, and verification. Key areas of focus include ground system full life cycle software procurement from requirements identification and development through system test, sell-off delivery, and installation at the operating location. The position requires an understanding of computer architectures from both hardware and software perspectives to provide analysis and recommendations for ground command and control operations and maintenance and ground system network long-term supportability. Must be able to track ground system software development issues and upcoming events – provide status updates to the customer as needed; identify and assess emerging risks and develop and evaluate proposed burn-down plans; and review the developer’s readiness to proceed into factory and site test and evaluation. An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly is required.

    Duties:

    Provide advice/analysis on ground systems software requirements, design, development, integration, test, deployment, and operations support for the ground system’s command and control, including retrieval of telemetry and mission data from the spacecraft

    Support the development of architecture, CONOPS, requirements, standards, and roadmaps for open software frameworks and applications

    Support integration and test activities for incorporating multiple modular command and control capabilities into a common framework

    Support tasks required for end-to-end mission closure, including analyses (e.g. constellation modeling, data and dissemination, timing, orbit determination, network architecture) and calibration activities

    Develop productive relationships with development contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other spacecraft, payload, and ground subject matter experts

    Advise and mentor customer personnel regarding command and control system

    Represent the government at developer lead release and sprint planning events; ensuring that the government and stakeholder needs are prioritized

    Engage with Agile Development teams to assess implementation and execution

    Required Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science degree in computer science/engineering or related technical field

    A minimum of 9 years of software domain experience with a BS degree or 7+ years software domain experience with a master’s degree

    Experience with Agile development programs

    Working knowledge of planning, scheduling, and mission management systems

    Must be a self-starter with the ability to execute duties based on limited guidance/information

    Ability to distill complex problems into digestible structures/formats

    Possess flexibility and excellent time management skills

    Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with constantly shifting priorities and needs

    Effective communicator with the ability to convey information to multiple audiences across all levels of customer and corporate management

    If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at barbara.truszkowski@lefflerllc.com with the information requested below. Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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    Regards,

    Barbara Truszkowski Technical Recruiter Representing: Leffler Consulting barbara.truszkowski@lefflerllc.com Direct: (703) 936-0076

    www.lefflerconsulting.com/

    Leffler Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.