IV&V Software Engineer

Core Technical Responsibilities

• Review and analyze Formal Qualification Tests (FQT) for the IFPC weapon system.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and system requirement specification failures.
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic code analysis on software executables to ensure system integrity, security compliance, and proper data-rights management.
• Architect and implement automated solutions to replace manual verification processes.
• Lead the technical integration of IFPC software into the government's Integrated Verification Platform (IVP) and other emulation/test environments.
• Maintain and optimize software verification pipelines using industry-standard version control and continuous integration tools.

Required Technical Skills & Qualifications

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years applicable software design engineering experience.
• Domain Expertise: Proven engineering experience in software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), specifically within complex weapon systems or DoD/Army environments.
• Analytical Tools: Proficiency with static and dynamic code analysis tools, as well as memory debugging tools (e.g., CodeDX, Understand, Valgrind).
• Version Control & Pipelines: Strong experience with GitLab, DevSecOps methodologies, and Agile software development lifecycles.
• System Architecture: Familiarity with modern defense architectures and active participation in Technical Working Groups (e.g., Requirements and Architecture Working Groups).
• Must have an active secret clearance.

Preferred Technical Competencies

• Direct technical experience with the IFPC system, SHIELD, or related missile defense architectures.
• Hands-on experience developing or integrating with custom test automation frameworks.
• Advanced scripting or programming experience to build custom automation and parse large telemetry/test datasets.

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Customer-site

Travel

Yes, 10%-15% travel

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• holidays