Software Systems Engineer - China Lake CA

JT4, LLC is looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer that is highly proficient with object oriented software design and that is also well versed with live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics to MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773. The position will manage software/system projects and provide guidance to technical staff.

 

**An ideal candidate will have current Secret clearance and must be Top Secret eligible**

**This position located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework**

 

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

 

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

A Software Systems Engineer III provides software and systems engineering services, generally within a work unit or group.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Advise team and project managers on technical problems
• Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
• Work independently of direct supervision on projects of high complexity
• Use judgment and initiative in developing complex analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for solving problems, which may be technically unique to the industry
• Interpret customer requirements and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems
• Develop design of system/software and associated design documentation
• Prepare and conduct design reviews
• Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation
• Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
• Participate in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
• Provide work direction or other guidance to subordinate technical staff
• Establish and maintain positive customer relations
• May support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Range Requirements

• Demonstrates a knowledge of standard programming algorithms, design patterns, and object-oriented software design
• Demonstrated ability to program using C++ language code, C, and Python 3
• Develops parallel processes, threading, process communication
• Familiar with utilizing Git for daily code management, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts within a collaborative development environment
• Works proficiently with Git in both Bash (Linux) and Windows environments
• Interacts with remote repositories, pushes code updates, and manages local repositories
• Adheres to established branching strategies and understands the implications of working with master/production branches
• Collaborates with team members to design future enhancements
• Familiarity with time-series analysis a plus
• Familiarity with Red Hat Linux
• Familiarity with live-virtual-constructive simulation and aircraft avionics, MIL-STD-1153 and MIL-STD-1773
• Individual must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOD Top Secret clearance

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

One of the following educational requirements must be met for this position:

1. A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of related experience
2. A master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of two years of experience
3. A PhD in an associated discipline

In addition, a Software Systems Engineer III must possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Effective oral and written communic