Software Systems Engineer 5

218190 - Software Systems Engineer 5 Industry IT Region CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties City Seal Beach State CA Rate Up to $119.83 DOE Duration 12 Months Description Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Systems Engineer (Level 5) for a contract opportunity in Seal Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

): 5+ years' experience in foundational Computer Science knowledge and object-oriented design and software patterns Experience in Java/C++/Python object-oriented programming on full stack software projects/programs Experience leading projects and/or individuals in software development lifecycle tasks

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will focus on leading Mission Management and Mission Planning Java software development, working alongside a cross-functional team to develop solutions to allow stakeholders to advance the mission. Duties may include (but are not limited to): Lead the planning of software development tasks including detailed software design, coding, and unit/integration/functional/system testing of customer desired features/user stories, ensuring successful achievement of acceptance criteria. Partner with appropriate stakeholders to inform system definition and review translation of system-level requirements into software requirements and models that meet customer, operational and performance requirements and have clear traceability to design, code and test artifacts. Review completion of software system-level analyses to identify risk, issues and opportunities; lead integration and deployment of mitigation actions throughout the software lifecycle. Lead code reviews to ensure alignment to requirements and standard. Lead monitoring and reviewing test completion, verification processes, and issue resolution for software systems. Lead review of products and processes for alignment with project plans and industry standards by tracking and evaluating internal team and supplier performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science Experience with one or more of the following: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JS frameworks (REACT, Open Layers, etc.), Spring Framework, Hibernate, RDBMS, noSQL, REST/Open API Experience with Agile or SAFe practices, including daily standup, User Stories, Sprints, and Release Planning Familiarity with practices such as test-driven development (TDD), agile software development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) management Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes Demonstrated experience with middleware technologies, particularly Java Message Service (JMS) and WebLogic, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of messaging solutions Experience using dependency management and automation services (e.g. Ivy, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, etc.) Experience with RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data systems Experience in writing and executing test cases, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure software functionality and performance meet specifications Experience with systems engineering or software development on space-based or ground-based systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the

USA, ABET

accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

TRAVEL:

Up to 10 % Domestic travel required

WORK HOURS

FULL

TIME/FIRST SHIFT

; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. Contact Zachary Fasano zfasano@chiptonross.com

CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.

420 Culver Boulevard Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone:

(310) 414-7800 x252 or (800) 927-9318 x252 Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please. Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check. Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations. © 2026 Chipton‑Ross Inc. All rights reserved