Software Engineer-Systems 5 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-Systems 5, in El Segundo, CA. Job ID#218931

Pay Rate: $107 - $112/hr Job Description: Our team creates the software tools and services for the world s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with space customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities.

Your skills and interests will be matched to available roles within the program IPT inclusive of Product Owner and Team Lead. This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required! At The Boeing Company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities: Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance Command and Control (C2) software solutions. Lead software development activities in the scaled agile methodology utilizing a DevSecOps environment. Supporting software development activities and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system. Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership.

Perform day-to-day activities in the areas of Product Owner/Technical Leadership, Architecture, Design and Direction of software product(s) Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline.

Required Skills: Bachelor s Degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 14+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor s Degree and 18+ years of directly related work experience Requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship 5+ years of experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems 3+ years of experience leading software development projects 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python Experience with Flight Dynamics / Orbital Analysis or Satellite Management Systems or Ground control management Preferred kills: Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).

Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms. Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to automate testing, builds, and deployment workflows.

Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT) Active TS/SCI or DoD Top Secret clearance Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience).

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance