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Software Engineer

Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs, and support related systems.

  • Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
  • Posted May 27, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs
  • Provide software development for SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, and ESSM Communications Test Sets and Monitor & Control Units
  • Implement and support Kill Assessment System (KAS) playback and real-time data analysis
  • Interface with MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) components
  • Participate in Waterfront Integration Tests (WITs), land-based tests, and flight test events

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Nice to have: Aegis BMD, AAW, missile flight test programs, Standard Missile initialization messages, telemetry formats, VxWorks RTOS, SMP, multi-core architectures

Skills

C++VxWorkssoftware engineeringhardware/software integrationreal-time data analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and federal holidays

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Full description

Job Summary SSTi is seeking a Software Engineer in safety-critical software development for missile systems and weapon system test equipment. The ideal candidate will drive design, development, integration, and test efforts for Aegis Weapons Systems. Key Responsibilities Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs Provide software development for SM-2, SM-3, SM-6, and ESSM Communications Test Sets and Monitor & Control Units Implement and support Kill Assessment System (KAS) playback and real-time data analysis Interface with MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) and Aegis Weapon System (AWS) components Participate in Waterfront Integration Tests (WITs), land-based tests, and flight test events Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience in software engineering and writing code in C++ and VxWorks Active Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Aegis BMD, AAW, and missile flight test programs Familiarity with Standard Missile initialization messages and telemetry formats Experience with hardware/software integration for missile simulators and test equipment Experience with VxWorks RTOS, including SMP and multi-core architectures Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and federal holidays

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