Software Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Professional experience supporting Mission Planning engineering environment. Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, applications, containers, networks, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with system and service configuration, such as ODD-EC configurations, including DNS, proxies, certificates, permissions, ports, and environment variables. Working knowledge of at least one scripting language, preferably PowerShell or Python. Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance and program access required for the position.

Basic Qualifications

1. Software Development – experience developing and maintenance software code in various languages: C#. Python, React a plus.
2. Mission Planning Software - experience with architecting and development of mission planning software.
3. Monitoring and Dashboard Development — hands-on experience with software pipeline, experience with monitoring services such as Prometheus, Grafana, dashboards, alerts, and service-health monitoring.
4. CI/CD and container support — GitLab pipelines and runners, Docker or similar container platforms, and troubleshooting pipeline or deployment failures.
5. Automation and scripting — PowerShell, Python, or Bash for configuration, system integration, data processing, and reducing manual operational tasks.

Desired Skills

Preferred Industry or Background

• F-35 Mission Planning Department of Defense, aerospace, mission-planning, or mission-critical engineering.
• Air-gapped, classified, controlled, or otherwise restricted environments.
• Large-scale software development, systems integration, or platform-support organizations.

Preferred Tools and Technologies

• JMPS - Joint Mission Planning Software experience
• Test Complete - Automated testing Experience
• PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Prometheus, Grafana
• Docker or comparable container platforms
• GitLab CI/CD and GitLab runners
• SonarQube and Semgrep