FMS Software Engineer, Senior

Who We Are: AM Pierce & Associates and Applied Technologies Group (ATG), a wholly owned subsidiary of AM Pierce and Associates, is a woman-owned small business providing Engineering & Research, Cyber, C5ISR, Program & Acquisition Management services and solutions to a diverse government and industry client base. We are a stable and growing company who offers our employees a rich benefits package, supportive and flexible work environment, and the opportunity to work with experts in their field.

The Position: We are looking for a candidate who will be performing the role of Software Engineer – Senior, supporting PMA-281, the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office, specifically supporting serve as the FMS Engineer for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program. The TMPC program is a software intensive solution that supports critical planning and execution for the Tomahawk cruise missile weapon system. The program has high visibility, involves significant collaboration with other DoD Services, and is relied upon to be first-to-the-fight. You will be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovative technology and exploring modern Agile acquisition processes to support FMS for TWS. You will manage technical sustainment and modification of the TMPC software in support of FMS. You will conduct traditional systems engineering, digital engineering, and Agile software processes.

Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 – $195,000 annually, based upon an individual's level of experience, skillset, and education. The range that is given is an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. At AM Pierce & Associates, it is our goal to provide equitable compensation for all employees.

The Location: Patuxent River, MD

The Work Environment: On-Site.

The Description:

• Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of TMPC mission planning software and technical documentation for the Tomahawk missile system for FMS programs.
• Coordinate closely with the Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) to ensure that software and technical documentation is appropriately sanitized and properly documented for FDO release approval to partner FMS countries.
• Engage with customers to collect input and feedback to improve and enhance TMPC.
• Review, analyze, and document TMPC emerging requirements.
• Review, analyze, and document TMPC software defects.
• Analyze the impact of changes to TMPC system requirements and interfaces.
• Lead working groups to address engineering and technical challenges that require analysis of alternatives.
• Participate in the analysis and documentation of cyber and system security aspects of the TMPC software.
• Participate in working groups and collaborate with software developers to help migrate TMPC software into DevSecOps software pipelines.
• Providing technical input for project plans, schedules, roadmaps, and cost estimates.
• Author reports and brief NAVAIR Leadership on status, metrics, and technical analysis.
• Participate in change management and configuration management processes and review boards.
• Review vendors produced MBSE models and contribute to MBSE descriptions of the system.
• Coordinate with test and evaluation activities for assessment of TMPC software.
• Conduct technical Risk Management and tracking.
• Assist with vendor tasking, guidance, and oversight in the development of technical SOWs, participation with TIMs, PMRs, and review of CDRLs.
• Participate in the development of strategies to apply Agile development practices to TMPC FMS.
• Participate in Agile software development processes including backlog grooming, backlog prioritization, sprint reviews, program increment reviews, and capability evaluation.
• Participate in the development of process and product improvement initiatives for TMPC software.
• Advise and assist NAVAIR executives, managers, and supervisors in the planning and implementation of systems engineering and digital engineering policy and guidance.

Education & Experience:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain interim Top Secret.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
  • Degree must be awarded from a college program with ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, inc.) certification
  • BS or BA degree in Engineering with significant recent experience in software coding, software development, and software acquisition is also acceptable.
• Senior Level: At least ten (10) years of experience with software engineering, including performing software requirements analysis, software design, software coding, software integration, and software testing.

Travel:

• On some occasions (approximately 6-8 times per year), the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, travel may be required.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Disability Coverage
• Traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Incentive Programs, Awards and Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation
• Identity Theft Protection & Legal Support
• Referral Program
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Norton Life Lock
• HSA and FSA plans

The specific program and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, Full or Part-time status, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations concerning Affirmative action and workplace equal opportunity. In further detail, AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not discriminate in employment decisions (to include applicants and employees) based on race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, takes affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. AM Pierce & Associates, as well as its subsidiaries, does not take adverse employment actions against applicants and employees for asking about, discussing, or sharing information about their pay or the pay of their co-workers.

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This is a non-management position.