Computer Engineer III leading design, development, and lifecycle management of complex DoD software and Navy Combat System training platforms. Ideal for senior engineers with deep naval systems expertise seeking to deliver mission-critical solutions for U.S. defense operations.
What you'll do
- Design and architect complex computer systems and Combat System training solutions meeting DoD standards and Navy operational requirements
- Manage full-lifecycle DoD software projects from requirements definition through deployment, sustainment, and modernization
- Develop and integrate real-time messaging systems (DDS) and simulation architectures (HLA/DIS) for distributed naval training environments
- Lead software development teams in C/C++/Java, implementing high-performance solutions on Red Hat Linux with virtualization technologies
- Establish and maintain software version control, source code management, and configuration management processes across programs
- Travel to Navy installations and operational sites (up to 20% CONUS/OCONUS) for requirements gathering, testing, and training execution
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering and IEEE standards to ensure scalability, reliability, and interoperability across Navy Combat Systems
Mission
Supporting Navy Combat Systems modernization and training infrastructure. The role directly impacts operational readiness across multiple Naval platforms including Aegis, SSDS, NAVSSI, and related combat management systems used across the fleet.
Required skills
- DoD software project management (full lifecycle)
- C/C++/Java programming
- Combat System design and architecture
- Real-time messaging (DDS)
- Simulation standards (HLA/DIS)
- Computer System architecture design
- Software version control/source code management
- Red Hat Linux
- Virtualization (VMware/RHEV)
- Navy Combat Systems (Aegis/SSDS/NAVSSI/GPNTS/BFTT)