Software Systems Engineer Job at Bart & Associates in McLean

Description:

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER:

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary:

B&A is looking for a Software Systems Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a highly experienced Software Systems Engineer – Lead to provide top-level technical expertise and leadership in the design, development, and sustainment of complex software systems. The ideal candidate will bring a deep background in systems engineering and software development, with the ability to formulate specifications, design architectures, and ensure compliance with DoD standards. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on programming expertise, and the ability to guide and mentor task personnel while ensuring high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define specifications for complex operating software programming applications or modify/maintain existing applications using engineering releases and manufacturer utilities.
• Provide expert-level software systems programming and analysis, including architecture design that incorporates software, hardware, and communications to meet current and future requirements.
• Ensure systems are compatible with DoD architecture and open systems standards.
• Identify, assess, and recommend solutions for functional and technical requirements, including hardware/software updates or upgrades.
• Develop high-level system design diagrams and oversee program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Interact with project management to define schedules, deliverables, and technical direction.
• Lead, instruct, and review the work of other task personnel to ensure project success.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and evaluate both existing and emerging software products.
• Provide overall operating system maintenance, including advanced file maintenance routines, telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and scientific/mathematical software packages.
• Support all phases of software systems programming applications.

Education and Experience

• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in systems engineering and software development.
• Bachelor's degree in a similar

Required Skills:

• Ability to formulate and define specifications for complex operating software applications.
• Experience in modifying and maintaining complex existing applications using engineering releases and vendor utilities.
• Proficiency in software systems programming and analysis at an expert level.
• Knowledge of system architecture design (software, hardware, and communications) to meet functional and cross-functional requirements.
• Strong skills in program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Experience in operating system maintenance, including advanced file maintenance routines, large telecommunications networks, computer accounting, and/or scientific/mathematical software packages.
• Understanding of DoD architecture standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with open systems standards to ensure system compatibility and interoperability.
• Ability to interact with project management to plan schedules and technical direction.
• Experience in leading, instructing, and reviewing the work of task personnel.
• Background in quality assurance reviews and evaluating software products (new and existing).

Desired Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for technical teams.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining large-scale, complex software systems.
• Familiarity with DoD architecture frameworks and open systems compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate new and existing technologies to recommend innovative solutions.

Security Clearance

• Active secret clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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