Software Engineer, Journeyman (PMA-281)

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG) a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research Cyber C5ISR Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package supportive and flexible work environment and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of Software Engineer Journeyman supporting PMA-281 the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office specifically supporting STORM (Supporting Standard Tester of Reprogrammable Munitions IPT).

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $90000 $130000 annually based upon an individuals level of experience skillset and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates it is our goal to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

The Location: Patuxent River MD

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The Description:

• Perform engineering duties in architecting designing integrating and testing aircraft and weapons systems. Conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of computer software and hardware to aircraft and ground station design and manufacture.
• Develop and maintain software requirements and specifications.
• Review and evaluate vendor software specifications requirements designs and architecture proposals.
• Provide recommendations for software enhancements to improve performance sustainability architecture and interoperability.
• Identify and advise on strategies to mitigate software obsolescence.
• Coordinate with vendors on software and system integration testing and demos.
• Collaborate with external program offices to ensure effective technical exchange and interoperability with PMA-281 solutions.
• Engage with customers to understand evolving requirements and mission objectives.
• Work closely with product managers UX/UI designers and DevOps teams to align technical solutions with user needs and deployment solutions.
• Lead technical software design and code reviews to maintain engineering standards.
• Promote software engineering excellence including test coverage maintainability and clean code principles.
• Conduct analysis of software defects and evaluate vendor recommendations for resolution.
• Promote the design and implementation of automated software testing strategies including unit integration and system tests.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure robust software validation and verification processes.
• Monitor and report on software system performance reliability and scalability profiles to identify limitations and areas of improvement.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security SMEs to ensure software adherence to cybersecurity standards and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Participate with cyber security assessments red team assessments and develop plans for vulnerability remediation.
• Promote and ensure secure coding practices.
• Participate in Agile and SAFe team processes including Sprint reviews Backlog Grooming and Program Increment Planning.
• Promote and facilitate the implementation of a Government owned DevSecOps software factory.
• Lead process improvement efforts for software-related workflows and delivery.
• Utilize and promote modern workflow and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Develop document and implement software acquisition development and sustainment plans.
• Support reporting briefing and status updates to IPT PMA PEO and sponsor leadership.
• Participate in developing cost estimates schedules and risk management strategies for software activities.
• Provide Software Engineering inputs to IPT contracting efforts including: preparing SOWs developing CDRLs developing IGCEs and conducting CDRL reviews.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
  • Degree must be awarded from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology inc.) certification
  • BS or BA degree in Engineering with significant recent experience in software coding software development and software acquisition is also acceptable.
• Journeyman Level: At least five (5) years of experience with software engineering including performing software requirements analysis software design software coding software integration and software testing.

Travel:

• On some occasions the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work rare occasions travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire Full or Part-time status and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal further detail AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race color religion sex genetic information sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates as well as its subsidiaries does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about discussing or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

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This is a non-management position.