Aegis/Missile Software Engineer

Aegis and Missile Defense Software Engineer

BecTech is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in Aegis Combat Systems or missile software to join our team in support of the Missile Defense Agency. This position is located in Dahlgren, VA .

Responsibilities

• Address emerging Next Generation Missile Defense threats and capabilities by helping develop major upgrades to missile software, including advanced targeting algorithms, enhanced flight profile optimizations for engaging advanced threats, and upgraded datalink processing to ensure seamless fire control integration.
• Support the missile Lead, in design, development, testing, and integration of software for the missile and its incorporation into the Aegis Under Layer while retaining compatibility with the ship-based Aegis Weapon System & land-based Aegis Guam System.
• Oversight of design, development, and implementation of software solutions for missile guidance, navigation, and control systems including the upgrade of missile guidance laws, feedback control logic, six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) flight simulations, and real-time sensor data processing.
• Contributes to software architecture design, requirements analysis, detailed design, and code reviews.
• Supports Aegis Under Layer, Aegis Weapon System, and Aegis Guam System integration & testing activities.
• Participates in flight tests and data analysis.
• Manages technical meetings and design reviews for software activities, including MDA Engineering Technical Reviews.
• Oversees the progress of development sprints and managing backlogs.
• Defines long-term technical strategies and architectural roadmaps.
• Supports analysis of Real Word Events and observations that lead to required software changes / updates.

Essential Skills And Experience

• US Citizenship with Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Field
• 7+ Years experience
• Mastery of MS Office suite and familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence or Teams
• Aegis Combat System or Missile System Experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Prior experience with Weapons Systems Deployment
• Experience with Missile Systems Engineering
• Technical experience in one of the following areas: Fleet operations, systems engineering, missile systems, Aegis Qualifications, etc.

All applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation.