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