NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer, Lead
American Systems · California, MD, US
About this role
**AMERICAN SYSTEMS — NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer (Lead)** **Overview** AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As our next Software Engineer/Developer for NAVAIR, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals to create innovative, mission-critical solutions that empower naval aviation and defense operations. **Responsibilities** - Serve as a **Technical Area Expert (TAE)** in the **Software Engineering** domain to support **USN/USMC Category 3 Interim Flight Clearance (IFC)** approval for the **MQ-9A Reaper** effort. - Modify planning artifacts; track and participate in on-site testing. - Track results, perform data review and analysis, and support relevant **IFC signoff** of software releases for **software sustainment** for: - **MQ-9A Air Vehicle** - **Ground Control** software - Support follow-on IFCs and related software support for **Increment I / Increment II / Future sensor capabilities** for **MUX/MALE/MQ-9A**. - Track **MQ-9A Air Vehicle** software problems/failures; update impact assessments and monitor growth/cost. - Monitor software deliverables for **MQ-9A Air Vehicle / Ground Control System / Support Equipment** software. - Monitor **MQ-9A SW schedule** and **contractor IMS** progress; report deviations to **PMA-266 SW lead / CHENG**. **Qualifications** - **DoD Secret clearance** required; ability to obtain an **Interim Top Secret** to start. - **U.S. Citizen**. - Will require a **courier card** for travel. - **Bachelor’s degree** and **10+ years** of related work experience. - Knowledge/experience as a **TAE** in the **Software Engineering** domain to support **USN/USMC Category 3 IFC** approval for **MQ-9A Reaper**. - Knowledge of software tools used to monitor MQ-9A software deliverables. **Travel** - Occasional **CONUS travel** required. **Pay Transparency** - Salary range: **$157,000.00/year – $197,000/year** - Actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. **Benefits** Comprehensive benefits program including healthcare, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education/training assistance. **EEO** EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
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