Computer Engineer (EC2)

Job Type

Full-time

Description We are seeking a talented and dedicated Computer Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software code and components that meet our business needs and technical standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow their expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment. IPA00000535

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, integrate, test, and maintain computer software and firmware supporting EW and tactical mission systems.
• Support the full software lifecycle, including system design, new development, upgrades, modernization, and sustainment of fielded systems.
• Plan, design, code, test, integrate, and deliver algorithms, models, source code, executables, and software applications.
• Analyze system requirements and support development of test objectives, plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform requirements development, validation, traceability, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Conduct unit, integration, system-level, regression, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) testing.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test designs, procedures, and test results and document discrepancies.
• Participate in code reviews, user acceptance testing, automated testing, and technical documentation.
• Use Government-accessible git-based repositories and follow software configuration management practices.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve software to correct defects, improve performance, address vulnerabilities, and support changing operating environments.
• Support software architecture, quality assurance, cloud services, cybersecurity, and integration into larger mission systems and networks.
• Support laboratory and field testing and prepare required engineering and software documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional software development, software engineering, computer science, or related experience.
• Experience designing, coding, integrating, testing, and maintaining software in a structured engineering environment.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, Java, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with unit, integration, and system-level software testing.
• Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with git-based version control and configuration management.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and integrated systems in laboratory or operational test environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across software, systems, test, and cybersecurity teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About TRISTAR TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.

TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.

For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.

TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of Defense and other Federal Agencies.

TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.