Software Systems Engineer

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

This position is for a Software Systems Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for software systems engineering products for their Scrum Team, including development of software products. Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. Systems Engineering support for team that Maintains, debugs and configures related software products. Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs. Work with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements to good software level requirements. Work with SEIT organization to drive system use cases, conops, and sequences. Work with SEIT organization to develop / update system  external interfaces. Author or assist with proposals. Perform software design - software product level use cases, sequences. Create and maintain software design - Algorithm Design Documents, Functional Design Documents

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Command and control system application development

• Automated test and pipeline development experience desired

• Experience developing software for Unix/Linux and Windows platforms

• Experience with Software Integration testing including developing automated test scrips

• Strong problem solving skills

• Experience with performance modeling

• Experience with build management tools and pipelines

• Experience working within an Agile development environment, domain experience with both Space and Missile Defense, experience with Systems Analysis, Model Based System Engineering, Architecture development, Virtualization, Containerization, and Cloud Computing principles.

• Demonstrated experience working large multi-site software development efforts including external interface development.

• Demonstrated experience conducting or leading Analysis of Alternatives, Trade Studies and/or Design Evaluations.

• Experience designing large command and control and/or weapon systems

• Experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and MBSE tools

• Security+ highly desired

• Good verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.

• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Model-based systems engineering - CONOPS - DOORS

• In-depth understanding of systems engineering process and principles. - Proven track record of successfully applying system engineering principles to develop product solutions.

• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

• Experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g. specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.).

• Candidates should have experience with developing large, complex systems.

• Software development experience developing applications.

• Working knowledge of system engineering artifacts (e.g. specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.).

• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

• Candidates should have experience with developing large, complex systems.

• Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking is highly desirable

• Use of common software development and management tools such as git, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, maven or Gradle and Eclipse

• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree in software engineering, systems engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field from an accredited college.

Bachelors degree with 3 years of experience or a Masters with 1 years of experience.

LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Huntsville, AL

CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret

DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: 8410 is required within 60 days of starting

SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $120,000

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.