Software Engineer (SECRET clearance REQ)

Job Summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for a Computer Scientist / Software Engineer to join our team of technical professionals supporting Government customers and national security mission requirements. In this role, you will support the design, development, testing, and sustainment of software-intensive systems used in military command and control, cryptologic mission activities, and other weapons and intelligence systems. The position involves working within Government-provided environments and adhering to established engineering processes, documentation standards, and development practices. As a member of the Specialty Systems team, you will contribute directly to software solutions that support critical defense and intelligence missions. This position is located at our customer site location at Joint Base MDL. In this position, you will work our customer’s Compressed Work Schedule which consists of working four 9-hour days (M-Th) and an 8-hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9-hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle. This results in a 3-day weekend every other week!

Responsibilities

• Perform software engineering tasks supporting ALRE and mission-critical software-intensive systems
• Develop, modify, debug, and test software applications primarily using C#
• Support lab and operational site-based system testing
• Support Agile development practices including sprint planning, tasking, and iterative delivery
• Create and execute software unit and integration tests and document results in accordance with program standards
• Support software integration, verification, and validation activities in Windows and Linux environments
• Support software/hardware and system integration, verification, and validation testing
• Afford assistance with troubleshooting issues across development, test, and operational environments and provide technical recommendations
• Produce technical documentation and formal reporting as required
• Participate in technical meetings, reviews, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) collaboration with Government and contractor personnel
• Comply with applicable processes and guidance including government security and mission requirements

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required at time of start
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering/Science, or related technical discipline
• 3–10 years of experience in software development, testing, and support
• Experience with:
• C# development
• Unit testing frameworks and test development and execution
• Agile, Scrum, Scrum@Scale, and/or methodologies
• Software documentation and reporting
• Automated software testing
• DevSecOps and/or CI/CD pipelines
• User interface development and testing
• Knowledgeable in both:
• Windows development/test environments
• Linux development/test environments

Specialty Systems, Inc. Provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Specialty Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans.

Specialty Systems, Inc. will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information. Reasonable accommodation that does not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.