Senior Software & Computer Engineer - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH - Serco North America

If you want to work on cutting edge Air Force programs, Serco has a great opportunity for you!   As a Senior Software and Computer Engineer, you will be supporting the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/WAG) at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (No telework/remote work at this location).  This is not an EPASS contract.

An active SECRET security clearance with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation.  Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access and apply for a TOP-SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information.

The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified Air Force aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new capabilities for the warfighter. You will be providing bold and innovative computer engineering solutions on multiple programs by working with labs, test organizations, operational users, prime contractors, and subcontractors.

In this role, you will:

• Develop software and computer engineering strategies in support of the acquisition, development, and sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment
• Assess the interfaces and interaction of a computer system’s software, firmware, and hardware.  Includes real-time operating systems and embedded processing for mission or safety applications.
• Actively participate in software-centric technical reviews and transitioning efforts from traditional methodologies to Agile and continuous delivery
• Design workflows and production processes for software capabilities
• Translate user requirements into system requirements
• Conduct assessments of DoD contractor software deliveries for aircraft / test equipment
• Analyze software performance deficiencies; make recommendations for corrective action
• Audit DoD contractors for software configuration and control measures and verify appropriate quality accreditation
• Evaluate contractor proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments
• Review the system design software architecture and interoperability requirements
• Evaluate system test plans for software and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing; review and analyze test data; make recommendations
• Assess communication bus architectures, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), and firmware & hardware layer development
• Support development and review of program and contract documentation
• Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals

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To be successful in this role, you will have:           

• A U.S. citizenship
• An active SECRET security clearance with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation.  Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access and apply for a TOP-SECRET security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 12 years of relevant DoD, Aerospace, or Defense industry work experience or Master’s Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience (will consider less years of experience) 
• In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition software and computer engineering support to include software design, integration, configuration, test/evaluation, and certification
• Current knowledge of software development methodology and tools to include Agile and continuous delivery
• Experience with operating systems, software languages, computer hardware platforms
• Experience in integrating DoD cybersecurity considerations into software architectures
• The ability to travel 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Special Access Program (SAP) and have eligibility with background investigation current within the past 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation
• Master’s Degree in an engineering related field
• Special Access Program or SCI experience

If you are interested in supporting and working with our Air Force and airmen and a dedicated Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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