MCSG Technologies · 3 hours ago
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Greenbelt, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $205K/yr
20+ years expMCSG Technologies is seeking a Software Systems Engineer Chief to lead the technical execution of advanced ground software systems supporting NASA Innovation Lab. This senior role involves overseeing the development and integration of the Search and Rescue Intelligence for REscue Navigation (SIREN) software, ensuring high-confidence distress beacon location accuracy through AI/ML techniques.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority and chief systems engineer for the SIREN software effort, overseeing architecture, design, integration, and verification activities
Lead the enhancement and integration of the SIREN AI tool suite into the SAINT operational software environment
Ensure system designs support high-confidence distress beacon location prediction through data fusion, pattern recognition, and AI-driven analytics
Manage the full software development lifecycle in accordance with NPR 7150.2D and GPR 7150.1, from formulation through prototype development and CDR
Derive and manage lower-level software requirements from government-provided L1/L2 (SIREN) and L3 (SAINT) requirements
Maintain bidirectional traceability between requirements, design, implementation, and verification artifacts
Review existing SAINT open work items and incorporate appropriate updates as part of system enhancements
Lead the application of AI/ML methods to analyze multi-source data, enhance low-confidence inputs, and improve initial distress beacon location accuracy
Oversee integration of data from SARSAT registration databases, incident history systems, and external information sources
Ensure AI models are explainable, reliable, and suitable for mission-critical operational use
Provide senior-level engineering management to ensure successful execution with minimal government oversight
Coordinate project management, software development, testing, systems engineering, and integration activities across a multi-disciplinary team
Prepare and lead major technical reviews, including Critical Design Review (CDR)
Support future task modifications extending development through system completion
Develop and approve required technical documentation as defined in the SOW deliverables, including requirements documents, design artifacts, and review materials
Ensure compliance with Class B (tailored) software standards for SIREN and alignment of SAINT updates to the same rigor level
Qualification
Required
Strong background in software systems engineering, requirements development, and lifecycle management
Experience with AI/ML-enabled systems, data fusion, or advanced analytics in operational environments
Proven ability to integrate software systems with multiple databases and external data sources
Familiarity with NASA or government software standards, including NPR 7150.2D or comparable frameworks
Experience with ground software development, integration, and test
Ability to operate as a senior technical authority with minimal government direction
Proven success leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams across project management, development, test, and integration
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to government stakeholders and mission users
20 years of relevant experience which may include educational degree
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
US Citizenship is required, and Section 508 (Agency Standards) is applicable
Ability to obtain required National Agency Check (NAC) clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays and more
Company
MCSG Technologies
MCSG Technologies provides technology and service solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Russell Swart, MBA
CMO/Vice President, Business Development
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