PAE Fires M&S Software Engineer

About the Role

MITRE's Army Soldier and Weapons Systems Department (N214) is seeking a technical-oriented software engineer to support modernization for Modeling and Simulation capabilities around Wargaming, Combat Effects, and Campaign Analysis for PAE Fires, CPE ST3, and other government organizations. Successful candidates will work closely with senior government civilian and military leaders to define and execute MITRE's work and must work with a multiple disciplinary development team and with industry to integrate capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage a technical understanding of Modeling, Simulation, and Software Engineering to develop, integrate, assess, and analyze modern Model and Simulation capability
• Work within a multiple disciplinary development team
• Develop, make recommendations, and implement software engineering changes
• Deliver strategy and recommendations to deliver optimal Technical Performance through the application of software engineering principles and best practices
• Recognize technical challenges and lead engineering activities to deliver appropriate solutions
• Identify and articulate program risks and associated opportunities
• Establish goals and communicate clear expectations and guidance that contribute to highest priority sponsor outcomes
• Establish strong relationships within the sponsor organization
• Define opportunities to collaborate with organizations outside of the sponsor to create a greater mission outcome

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Technical background in disciplines of relevance in one or more of the following: Full-Stack Software Development; Modeling and Simulation; and/or Development/Security/Operations (DevSecOps)
• Knowledge of Full-Stack Software Development; Agile Development; and software development; and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Experience and proven results utilizing systems engineering and modern software best practices
• Ability to identify gaps and shortfalls in operational performance and propose effective mitigations
• Demonstrated experience with software development efforts and yielding impactful results at high levels of government and/or industry
• Proven experience engaging sponsors with successful impacts and outcomes, and establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Established track record in leading the delivery of data-driven technical products with the military warfighting domain, resulting in positive mission impact
• Critical thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills – comfortable working in dynamic settings where task objectives may evolve or need to be shaped, or creative solutions to task impediments must be identified
• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to author technical reports, present briefings, and persuasively speak to audiences of all backgrounds, including executives or senior customers
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment, establish and leverage a diverse professional network, and integrate contributions from a variety of resources (people, tools, organizations)
• Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government issued Security Clearance
• Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Game Development
• Current/Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience with development in Wargaming
• Prior experience developing or assessing Army systems or operations, reflected by working knowledge of Army organizations, missions, roles/responsibilities, and relationships
• At least 5 years of experience working across Army organizations with an expert-level understanding on Software Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to take risks and lead work with partial insights, and operate effectively autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to build collaboration across organizational units
• Demonstrates collaboration and communication skills to support individual, team, and customer-related interaction

Pay

Salary compensation range: $129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 annual (midpoint $161,500).

Schedule

Onsite work location with a minimum of 4 days a week on-site required.