Support research, design, development, and sustainment of tactical afloat and ashore software for Navy C4I systems.

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs for tactical afloat and ashore networks and systems
Analyze user needs and create software solutions using computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis principles
Update or enhance existing capabilities for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems
Coordinate with project management, acquisition, logistics, and security teams to integrate hardware and software systems
Provide software load, installation support, and approved alterations for primary afloat and ashore systems, including:
- Approved Engineering Changes
- Software pre-loads executed in C4I Pre-Installation Check Out (PITCO) facilities
- Shipboard alterations and other approved upgrades for services as specified
Develop specifications and performance requirements for tactical network applications
Investigate, design, code, implement, and test enhancements to afloat networks software with an emphasis on automation
Support development, QA, production, and post-production testing for hardware and software to support operational readiness
Support DevSecOps engineering for proactive sustainment, security monitoring, and feedback loops on software releases
Document, test, and analyze results in accordance with applicable guidelines and reporting procedures
Support Modern Digital Tactical Software for Testing (MDTST) development and execution

Education + Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems with 3 years of software engineering experience, OR
- Master’s degree (listed as BS in the source) with 1 year of software engineering experience
Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI
U.S. Citizenship required
BS in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems (minimum required)
3 years of experience with software engineering
Experience applying programming concepts in a professional setting
Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps/DevSecOps)
Experience performing installation activities including integration, testing, training, system activation, operational transition, and repair of installation discrepancies found during installation and SOVT
Experience with minor disassembly/removal and assembly/replacement of units or components to facilitate test requirements and/or inspection
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
Some travel may be required

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Award programs recognizing employees for exceptional performance
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs

Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification
Experience with Navy C4I software systems
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Python, Java, or C++ in networked environments
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IA certification
Experience developing solutions through scripting utilities (e.g., Python) to automate repetitive analysis, BOM checks, data cleanup, and automate report generation
Applied knowledge of AI and LLMs to improve technical search, requirements reviews, document comparisons, lessons learned, design reviews, and knowledge retrieval
Experience developing APIs and data integration solutions to improve data exchange and flows across tools and systems used to support tactical network sustainment engineering efforts

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
Job type: contract
Salary range: USD 78,900 - 123,300 per year
Posted salary range: USD $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.
Compensation determined by factors including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and applicable employment laws
Projected compensation range based on full-time status; part-time or on-call adjusted proportionately by hours worked
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs

Software Engineer

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