Senior Advanced Software Engineer 2 (US Citizenship REQUIRED) - Geologics Corporation

TITLE: Senior Advanced Software Engineer 2 (US Citizenship REQUIRED)    

CLEARANCE: Secret preferred, not required

LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Potential for hybrid-must be able to come to office as needed

RATE RANGE: $70/hr - $85/hr W2 (no health benefits while on contract)

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a systems/software Integration and Test engineer, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing and deploying the state-of-the-art ground operational system. 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Satellite communications knowledge
• Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
• Ground operations experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Works beyond the bounds of their own organization to collaborate and influence others
• Erroneous decisions will result in significant non-compliance, risk to employees and /or the environments within which company operates
• The reputation of company can be impacted
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Extensive communication skills for interaction with executive leadership on items of significant importance (remediation, risk mgt., regulatory compliance, etc.)
• Extensive ability to present in clear and certain terms
• Subject matter expert in multiple fields
• Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and may also have company-wide effect

ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under supervision of the lead systems engineer

Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements

Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)

Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements

Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications

May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly

May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems

Participates in Modeling and Simulation

Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle

May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees

Independently determines proposed approach to solutions

Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects

Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above

Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills

Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility

Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product

Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses

Regular contact with senior levels of internal working groups

Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teams across the company

DevSecOps experience with some of the following platform/tools:

AWS

GitLab

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD pipeline development

Test automation

Missile Warning/Missile Tracking system integration, test, operations experience

Familiar with Agile philosophies and processes

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
• Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges
• Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others 

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

Agile experience preferred.

Experience in aerospace/defense required

If you would like to interview for this position, please send an updated WORD version of your resume to Dee Smith, d.smith@geologics.com

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran