Software Engineer IV

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Air Force and Army Programs Portfolio provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has a near term need for a Software Engineer IV at Ft. Belvoir, VA. #

Candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for all computer and software related aspects of assigned program performs engineering and scientific work involving the design, development, and operation of man portable computer systems, including hardware and software and their integration with other systems and peripherals by translating military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical computer hardware and software design performance requirements for dismounted operations.

Responsibilities include,

Prepare and review software related test plans, test procedures, software requirement and interface specification, software design document, test scripts and test reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both government and contractor testing, as well as related failure reports.
• Evaluate and conduct design efforts from a computational viewpoint to ensure integration of all required computer related products and adequacy of the analyses.
• Review and evaluate system performance against computer related hardware and software specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments of computer hardware and software.
• Participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the computer specialist on assigned programs.
• Prepare and evaluate computer hardware and software security strategies for requested programs.

Required Qualifications:

• MS with 15 years experience
• Extensive knowledge of 3rd and 4th Generation languages such as C, C++, JAVA, and Python
• Windows 10 and Android operating systems (Android 4.4 & 6.0) experience

• Experience with soldier weapon and mission command systems

• Understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of computer hardware and software policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and testing.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• PEO Soldier Experience