Computer Engineer/Computer Scientist*

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Computer Engineer / Computer Scientist to support the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). This position provides technical leadership in the design, development, and deployment of advanced data analytics, decision support systems, and artificial intelligence solutions that enhance Air Force medical research, operational readiness, and force health protection. The successful candidate will collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, operational analysts, database administrators, and subject matter experts to develop secure, scalable, and innovative analytical solutions across multiple accredited computing environments.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical support to the FES Division Chief on software development and data analytics initiatives.
• Review software code developed by operational analysts to ensure quality, maintainability, and compliance with development standards.
• Lead and participate in technical planning meetings across USAFSAM and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
• Design, develop, test, and deploy decision support applications supporting aeromedical and operational medicine programs.
• Develop project work plans and assist with software development program management activities.
• Lead the development, enhancement, and maintenance of analytical software, databases, and computational models.
• Identify technical risks, recommend corrective actions, and support successful project execution.
• Design and maintain secure data pipelines across accredited Air Force computing environments.
• Develop SQL-based data pipelines and Python analytics within the DAF Palantir Envision platform.
• Support integration of Defense Health Agency (DHA) data using SAS Enterprise Guide within the Augmented Virtual Healthcare Environment (AVHE).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance predictive models, analytics capabilities, and decision support tools.
• Support the implementation, testing, and evaluation of artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks.
• Prepare software architecture documentation, system design documents, test plans, verification and validation documentation, deployment plans, and user guides.
• Participate in Agile software development activities including sprint planning, code reviews, configuration management, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing applications in multiple programming environments, including: Python, SQL, SAS Enterprise Guide, C++, MATLAB, and Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with systems engineering methodologies, including systems thinking and structured problem solving.
• Experience using Agile software development methodologies and collaborative development tools.
• Experience with software verification, validation, testing, and quality assurance.
• Experience creating technical documentation, including: Software Architecture Documents, System Design Documents, Use Cases, Test Plans, Verification & Validation Documentation, Deployment Guides, and User Documentation.
• Experience working in a research or laboratory environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in distributed development teams.
• Experience with AI development, AI model training, and AI capability assessments.
• Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to performance.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in both Python and C++.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience working with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.