Software Engineer VOM

Job Summary

SSTi is seeking a Software Engineer with extensive experience in real-time, safety-critical software development for missile systems and weapon system test equipment. The ideal candidate will drive design, development, integration, and test efforts for Standard Missile (SM-2, SM-3, SM-6) and ESSM systems, supporting Aegis Weapon System and MK 41 VLS interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs
• Design, develop, and maintain real-time, object-oriented software using VxWorks SMP RTOS on multi-core VME-based systems
• Provide software development for SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, and ESSM Communications Test Sets and Monitor & Control Units
• Develop software to retrieve, store, parse, and stream real-time missile telemetry and Missile Test Data (MTD)
• Implement and support Kill Assessment System (KAS) playback and real-time data analysis
• Interface with MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) components
• Participate in Waterfront Integration Tests (WITs), land-based tests, and flight test events
• Review and contribute to missile specifications, Interface Change Requests (ICRs), and system requirements
• Author and review software requirements, test plans, and system documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety-critical software standards and support Software System Safety Technical Review Panels (SSSTRP)
• Collaborate with Navy stakeholders and contractors during program reviews and technical exchanges

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and federal holidays

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10 years of experience in software engineering for defense, weapon systems, or real-time embedded systems
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aegis BMD, AAW, and missile flight test programs
• Familiarity with Standard Missile initialization messages and telemetry formats
• Experience with hardware/software integration for missile simulators and test equipment
• Experience with VxWorks RTOS, including SMP and multi-core architectures
• Strong background in real-time data acquisition, telemetry decoding, and missile communications
• Proven experience developing safety-critical software and supporting formal safety reviews
• Ability to lead complex technical programs and work directly with government customers
• Experience with VMEbus and missile digital interfaces
• Experience writing code in C/C++ on real-time operating systems (VxWorks, DSP/BIOS, & TI RIOS)