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Arete · 1 day ago

Senior Engineer, Software Systems

Falls Church, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

9+ years exp

Areté Associates is at the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions to tackle complex security challenges. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer, Software Systems to lead system design, integration, and validation while managing complex requirements and interfacing with customers and stakeholders.

ComputerCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead critical aspects of system design, integration, and validation

Manage complex requirements while interfacing with customers and stakeholders

Act as a technical manager, guiding engineering teams and ensuring alignment with program objectives

Create and manage technical documentation such as user guides, O&M manuals, and operational procedures

Gather feedback and ensure system usability through strong communication with customers and end-users

Understand formal and informal requirements, write detailed product specifications, manage the RFC process, and negotiate requirements with stakeholders

Maintain full domain knowledge across subsystems and be a proactive problem solver with a strong grasp of internal and external system interfaces

Track metrics and maintain configuration control in code and data management

Qualification

Validation & VerificationSystems IntegrationTechnical LeadershipDocumentation ManagementCustomer EngagementRequirements ManagementInformation ManagementAdvanced Technical AptitudeAgile DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesModel-Based Systems EngineeringC++/Python

Required

Holds Top Secret clearance. SCI eligible

Validation & Verification Expertise: Experience in software and algorithm testing, including formal requirements validation, informal capability assessment, usability testing, algorithmic evaluation, and defect identification

Documentation & Logistics: Skilled in creating and managing technical documentation such as user guides, O&M manuals, and operational procedures

Systems Integration & Troubleshooting: Proactive problem solver with a strong grasp of internal and external system interfaces; capable of maintaining full domain knowledge across subsystems

Customer & User Engagement: Strong communication skills for interfacing with customers and end-users to gather feedback and ensure system usability

Requirements Management: Ability to understand formal and informal requirements, write detailed product specifications, manage the RFC process, and negotiate requirements with stakeholders

Technical Leadership: Ability to act as a technical manager, guiding engineering teams and ensuring alignment with program objectives

Information Management: Proficient in code and data management, including tracking metrics and maintaining configuration control

Advanced Technical Aptitude: Solid foundation in software development, mathematics, and physics; demonstrates curiosity, self-motivation, and flexibility to adapt to evolving program needs

Preferred degree background: Systems. Computer Engineering, or related field

+ 9+ yrs. experience with BS/BA

+ 7+ yrs. experience with MS/MA

+ 4+ yrs. experience with PhD