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Senior Software Engineer
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$125,403 / year median in Maryland
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer
Skills
- Real-time
- Operational Excellence
- Spectrum
- CaliberRM
- RRC
- Technical Support
- Quality Assurance
- Research Design
- Collaboration
- Firmware
- Prototyping
- Software Testing
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Product QA
- Specification Gathering
- Technical Writing
- Software Design
- Cross-functional Team
- Information Retrieval
- International Relations
- Investor Relations
- Acoustics
- Satellite Communications
- Multiplexer
- Switches
- Servers
- Communication
- IO
- Electronics
- Aviation
- Surveillance
- Testing
- Documentation
- Computer Hardware
- System Integration
- Modeling
- ISR
- Research and Development
- Sensors
- Distribution
- Rapid Prototyping
- Research
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Management
- DoD
- Security Clearance
- Regulatory Compliance
SAP BASIS
- Finance
- Professional Development
- Aerospace
- Real-time
- Operational Excellence
- Spectrum
- CaliberRM
- RRC
- Technical Support
- Quality Assurance
- Research Design
- Collaboration
- Firmware
- Prototyping
- Software Testing
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Product QA
- Specification Gathering
- Technical Writing
- Software Design
- Cross-functional Team
- Information Retrieval
- International Relations
- Investor Relations
- Acoustics
- Satellite Communications
- Multiplexer
- Switches
- Servers
- Communication
- IO
- Electronics
- Aviation
- Surveillance
- Testing
- Documentation
- Computer Hardware
- System Integration
- Modeling
- ISR
- Research and Development
- Sensors
- Distribution
- Rapid Prototyping
- Research
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Management
- DoD
- Security Clearance
- Regulatory Compliance
SAP BASIS
- Finance
- Professional Development
- Aerospace
- Summary Position Summary At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer.
DEVCOM FORCE
contract. The position supports Engineering and Technical Support (ETS) activities for a broad range of Communications-Electronics (C-E), Intelligence Warfare (IW), Sensors, and Intelligence Operations (IO) systems. Work includes developing, designing, analyzing, implementing, testing, and sustaining software systems that integrate with complex hardware used across Army, Joint Services, and mission partner environments. This role directly contributes to rapid prototyping, capability enhancement, production readiness, sustainment engineering, field support, and quality assurance for mission-critical C5ISR technologies. This position is in person daily Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Analyze software requirements originating from C5ISR Center Directorates, Team
C5ISR, CECOM
LCMC, Program Managers, and other DoD stakeholders to assess feasibility, performance constraints, and technical approach.- Research, design, and develop software systems using engineering principles, mathematical models, and scientific analysis to predict system behavior and optimize performance.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and software components.
- Implement software solutions supporting prototyping, production, sustainment, and modernization of C-E, IW, Sensors, and IO weapon systems.
- Develop and software testing procedures, including unit testing, integration testing, system validation, and performance verification in lab or field environments.
- Support product quality assurance efforts by identifying defects, validating corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications and Army standards.
- Prepare technical documentation such as software design descriptions, interface control documents, test reports, and user manuals.
- Provide customer consultation regarding maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment of software used in C5ISR systems.
- Support rapid fabrication and prototype development tasks, including software for new or upgraded sensors, radios, communication switches, servers, UAV components, and related subsystems.
- Assist with integration and deployment of software solutions into operational environments, including support for navigation systems, night-vision electronics, radar systems, tactical communication devices, power generation/distribution components, and drone platforms.
- Participate in cross-functional team reviews to ensure alignment with DEVCOM, Army, and Joint mission objectives.
Systems and Equipment Supported:
- Sensors (EO/IR, acoustic, radar, environmental, etc.)
- Satellite communications systems
- Tactical radios and communications equipment
- Multiplexers, switches, servers, and communication terminals
- IW and IO systems and subsystems
- Night-vision electronics and aviation navigation components
- Tactical surveillance systems
- Power generation and distribution devices
- Spare sub-assemblies and electronic components (e.g., circuit cards)
- UAV/drone platforms, motors, and control systems
Requirements Requirements:
MUST HAVE
Senior:
Minimum of ten (10) years related experience- Experience with full-lifecycle software engineering, including requirements, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
- Ability to work within interdisciplinary engineering environments supporting hardware-software integration.
- Understanding modeling, simulation, and performance prediction methodologies.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting C5ISR systems, Army R D, or DoD engineering contracts.
- Knowledge of operational communications systems, tactical networks, sensor systems, or power distribution equipment.
- Experience with rapid prototyping environments or research laboratory settings.
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education Other Qualifications
- Current active TS/SCI DoD Security Clearance #LI-VF1 Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.