Software Systems Designer SME

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of software systems across embedded platforms, mission systems, and terrestrial applications.
• Contribute to software development activities including prototyping, integration, testing, and delivery across multiple security levels.
• Ensure software solutions support interoperability, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Enable modern digital infrastructure and software pipelines that enable secure development, integration, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve software agility, automation, and delivery speed.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to tools, workflows, and processes supporting DevSecOps execution.
• Support alignment with open architectures, reference frameworks, and interface standards.
• Participate in technical planning, design reviews, test reviews, and technical assessments.
• Aid in evaluating system designs for compliance, integration readiness, and operational suitability.
• Career coordination and communication across government and industry stakeholders.
• Develop technical documentation, briefing materials, and decision support content.
• Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Key Competencies

• Active TS/SCI clearance (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting software systems design, integration, or architecture in secure or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, including Agile and DevSecOps.
• Experience using collaboration and engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Cameo.
• Ability to work in classified environments, including vault/SCIF settings.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with open architectures, modular software systems, or reference architectures.
• Background supporting complex system-of-systems or mission-critical software efforts.
• Exposure to software delivery across multiple lifecycle phases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to operate in fast-paced, evolving environments.