Software Systems Engineer – Entry Level

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or Engineering, Science, or Math.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As an Software Systems Engineer / Integrator supporting Surface Ship Systems Programs, you will be an integral member of an agile engineering team committed to delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions for U.S. Navy surface ships.

 

In this role, you will design, configure, and integrate software solutions to address complex integration challenges, conduct manual testing and debugging in production-like lab environments, and develop clear technical documentation in support of a rigorous systems engineering process. You will participate in daily team collaboration to ensure commitments to the U.S. Navy mission are met with consistency and quality.

 

We encourage candidates to apply if they possess any of the following preferred qualifications: familiarity with Linux Server and/or Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server technologies; experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible; and/or experience designing, configuring, and securing virtual machines using VMware or Proxmox.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Containerization & Software Delivery

  Package, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using tools such as Zarf and related container orchestration frameworks. Deliver updates to systems through scripted and automated pipelines in support of continuous integration and delivery workflows.

 

Scripting & Automation

  Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to streamline integration, deployment, and system administration tasks.

 

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

  Engage in frequent, professional written communication with internal teams and external stakeholders via email and collaborative platforms. Maintain and contribute to project documentation, task tracking, and reporting using Jira and Confluence — with the understanding that all entries are visible to customer stakeholders and must reflect professional standards.

 

Documentation & Reporting

  Author and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation, integration reports, and in-application metrics dashboards. Familiarity with HTML is beneficial for contributing to web-based documentation and reporting interfaces.

 

Application Code Familiarity (Debugging Support)

  Working familiarity with one or more of the following languages/frameworks is advantageous for debugging and integration support purposes: Java, Vue.js, .NET MAUI, and/or Go. HTML familiarity is also helpful given documentation and reporting requirements.

 

AI-Assisted Engineering

  Identify and apply AI tools and technologies to improve engineering workflows, testing efficiency, integration processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Quality Assurance & Integration Testing

  Perform manual testing, debugging, and validation of software applications and integrated systems within a production-like lab environment. Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution to ensure system reliability and readiness.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Foundational understanding of software integration concepts, including the ability to diagnose and resolve issues across multi-component systems
• Working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows server environments, including configuration and basic administration
• Experience with or strong aptitude for scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and automation frameworks (Ansible)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Zarf, or similar)
• Experience with or exposure to CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab
• Ability to clearly document technical processes, test results, and system configurations
• Strong attention to detail in both testing and professional communications
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile team environment using tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and vulnerability management practice