DESE Research, Inc. · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Systems Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expDESE Research, Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Software Systems Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical software for advanced defense systems, working closely with stakeholders to elicit and manage requirements, and contributing to the development and testing of reliable software solutions.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interview customers to elicit and gather software system requirements
Generate functional, performance, and architecture requirements to define and document system functionality
Document requirements using a robust requirements management tool such as Jama, Jira, DOORS, or ReqView
Analyze performance and functional requirements to derive detailed lower-level requirements
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, customers, and peer organizations to facilitate software changes, enhancements, new features, or bug fixes
Perform software architecture design for modification and enhancements to existing systems or capture and document existing architecture and software design for existing systems
Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and methods to model system components using SysML to describe architecture and functional flows
Design, develop, and test software used in Army artillery systems, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, security, and effectiveness
Lead development or extension of system architecture to include evaluating design tradeoffs
Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to develop technical solutions, including project managers, cybersecurity, software developers, software testers, field engineers, and customers
Communicate with leadership, other members of the team, and the customer to ensure a common understanding of requirements, status, action items, issues, etc
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field and ten (10) years or more of experience, or Master's degree and seven (7) years or more of experience
Experience eliciting requirements from customers and stakeholders
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML to model system components to describe the high level system architecture as well as the functional flow between components. Output diagrams include Activity, Sequence, and Block Definition Diagrams
Experience working with Command and Control (C2) software interfaces
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
Position requires full-time, on-site presence
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
Preferred
Experience administering and using a DOORS database to capture, trace, and analyze requirements for complex systems
Familiar with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, including application of MagicGrid concepts
Understanding of ballistic and guided munition systems and principles
Knowledge of navigation, guidance, and in-flight control concepts
Exposure to autonomous system architectures and operational principles
Strong focus on software safety and cybersecurity compliance
Experience using the IBM Rational Publishing Engine (RPE) to develop documentation and reports, including automated document generation
Experience evaluating and refactoring designs for legacy DoD systems
Experience applying systems or software engineering disciplines, techniques, tools, methods, and practices on U.S. Army artillery systems
Experience using IBM Rhapsody to model system architecture with SysML
Experience with Agile Scrum software development process in the Product Owner role to ensure the sprint backlog is adhered to and completed and the end item is an acceptable product of the sprint
Experience gathering and briefing status and metrics for the software systems under development
Benefits
Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
Flexible work schedules
Two different flexible spending account options
Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
Performance bonus program
Education reimbursement program
Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
Robust 401k profit sharing plan
Opportunities for internal promotions
Employee referral incentive program
Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries
Company
DESE Research, Inc.
Dese Research, Inc. is a leader in the development of innovative, high technology products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase