Systems Engineer II

Apollo Professional Solutions

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Change Management, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Data Fusion, DoD Secret Clearance, Electrical Engineering, GPS (Global Positioning System), Government, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematics, Military, Navigation Solution (NAVSOL), Network Routers, Network Switching, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Rapid Application Development (RAD), Requirements Management, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Drawing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Truck Driver, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN), Validation Testing
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Software Engineer II
San Diego, CA
Contract
9/80 Schedule
$71.49/hr

What is the primary mission of this role? Software Engineer II

• GPNTS is the Navys next generation, real time GPS based data fusion and distribution system for surface platforms. It integrates inputs from multiple navigation sensors to produce a dependable and accurate blended navigation solution for Fleet operators. In this role, you will contribute to the development and sustainment of mission critical software that delivers reliable PNT data to U.S. Navy surface ships.

What are the main functions of this role? Software Engineer II
This position requires onsite work in developing and conducting automated and manual test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems. Ability to work and collaborate in an Agile system. The System Engineer will perform a verification and validation role in organizing requirements, developing test procedures, coordinating with other disciplines, and validating the test in a customer test event.
o Develop and conduct test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems
o Experience with GPS systems
o Troubleshooting software, hardware, and network problems
o Develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting Ability to work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers to resolve issues
o Ability to effectively communicate with leads and teammates on daily tasks to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed
o Onsite work in San Diego facility required

Required Skill Sets: Software Engineer II
o Experience or knowledge on TCP/IP networking & switches/routers, basic electronic circuitry, and software scripting language.
o Experience developing and conducting automated and manual test procedures
o Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)
o Familiar with Agile concepts and the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
o Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change management

Desired Skill Sets: Software Engineer II
o Ability to work independently and work with SMEs, Chief Engineers, and other program stakeholders to make informed technical decisions
o Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
o Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
o Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation
o Experience with reviewing technical drawings and requirements
o Ability to work on rapid development programs or in fast-paced environments
o Strong interpersonal and communication skills
o Familiar with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures


Education and Experience Level Required: Software Engineer II
o Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
o minimum of 2 years

About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/