NAVAIR Software Engineer/Developer NAVAIR Software Engineer/DeveloperLocationUS-MD-CaliforniaID2026-4813CategorySoftware & Systems DevelopmentPosition TypeFull-TimeRemoteNoClearance RequiredSecret Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, 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. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge systems, enhance national security, and drive technological advancement for our nation. Responsibilities The Software Systems Engineer will provide direct engineering, acquisition, and test & evaluation (T&E) support for the PMA-268 Stingray MQ-25A program. Serving as a key technical interface between NAVAIR, prime contractors, and other government activities, this role focuses on providing technical oversight for software development, system integration, and support Formal Qualification Testing (FQT). The successful candidate will deliver optimized technical solutions within cost, schedule, and technology constraints while ensuring compliance with stringent system requirements and airworthiness standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development & Acquisition Support:

Track software execution across Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs), analyze development metrics, and actively identify and elevate technical blockers to software development and test program leadership.

Assist Senior Leads with technical evaluations of vendor proposals and draft engineering inputs for future Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts.

Provide technical oversight into the Program Increment (PI) priority workloads and evaluate contractor-proposed changes to processes and Software Development Plans (SDPs).The incumbent serves as a representative for NAVAIR, interfacing with headquarters, contractors, and other government activities involved in the program.

Technical Documentation Review:

Conduct deep-dive engineering reviews of vendor deliverables to ensure compliance with system requirements and Airworthiness standards.

Provide meaningful technical comments on complex artifacts, including Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Descriptions (SDD), Software Architecture Descriptions (SAD), Software Development Plans (SDP), and Software Test Plans (STP).

Software Test Support:

Serve as the designated Government witness and Quality Assurance (QA) representation for Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), requiring travel to contractor facilities.

Assess vendor readiness to execute FQT by verifying test procedure completion and tracking the resolution of Problem Reports (PRs).

Defect Analysis & Process Improvement:

Provide technical analysis during multi-party Problem Report Review Boards (PRRBs), System Safety Working Groups, and Risk Boards. Support Software Safety Program Level of Rigor (LOR) assessments.

Evaluate engineering workflows to identify and implement technical process improvements within the software development lifecycle, test execution, and defect tracking processes.

General Day-to-Day tasks:

Providing direct systems engineering/scientific support to and advise on engineering requirements, technical issues, and risks related to software development.

Providing technical oversight and support strategic software planning.

Serving as a hardware/software technical interface to Computer Scientist/engineering community on related software engineering activities and issues.

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