EVONA · 19 hours ago
Software Systems Engineer
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expEVONA is an established and rapidly growing defense technology organization seeking a Software Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, design, development, and integration of advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) software systems. This senior engineering position requires deep technical expertise and strong leadership capability to deliver mission-critical ISR capabilities in demanding operational environments.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Josiah Burgess
Responsibilities
Lead software and system architecture, development, integration, and test efforts across ISR programs
Define, analyze, and document customer requirements and translate them into executable technical solutions
Support system integration, performance analysis, and flight testing activities
Develop system-level documentation including requirements specifications, verification plans, and test procedures
Prepare and present materials for technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and customer interchange meetings
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
Support capture efforts, technical proposals, and customer engagements
Make critical technical decisions that shape software architecture and product direction
Interface directly with systems engineers, program managers, and external customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution
10 to 15 years of experience in software systems engineering within defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical domains
Strong expertise in Java, C, and C++
Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and distributed computing environments
Experience with embedded real-time software systems
Knowledge of concurrent programming, networking protocols, routing, and client/server architectures
Experience maintaining and debugging deployed software systems
Strong understanding of operating systems, compilers, development tools, and database systems
Proven leadership experience directing engineering teams through full project lifecycles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 25 percent
U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain appropriate U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with secure programming, encryption, and information assurance
Familiarity with ISR-related frameworks and open standards environments
Experience with GPU acceleration or CUDA-based processing
Experience supporting safety-critical or classified programs
Current DoD Top Secret SCI clearance
Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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