Software Sustainment Engineer - Navy Submarine Shipbuilding Program Support

Synchron, LLC
$85,000 - $110,000
United States, D.C., Washington
1400 Defense Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 12, 2025
Synchron has an exciting opportunity for a Software Sustainment Engineer to provide software solutions support to the U.S. Navy Team Submarine organization at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. You will be directly supporting the U.S. Navy's PMS 397 Program Office. PMS 397 oversees the design, construction, and delivery of the COLUMBIA Class Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). You will assist Team Sub in the software development and improvements needed to support the Navy's future undersea warfare programs and systems. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions, ensuring they meet system and business requirements. Work independently with limited supervision, managing your workload and making key technical decisions to ensure successful project delivery. May manage small software development projects or specific processes, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget. Review and provide feedback on the work of lower-level professionals, offering technical guidance and mentoring to help them improve their skills. Solve difficult and sometimes complex problems, developing innovative solutions that align with project goals and technical standards. Influence and contribute to system designs, solutions, and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and technical requirements. Apply advanced understanding of software development standards, principles, and theories to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, operations, and business analysts, to ensure software solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software applications to ensure high-quality deliverables and functionality. Create and maintain detailed documentation for software designs, system architecture, and project requirements. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field 1+ years of experience in software development Advanced understanding and ability to apply software development standards, principles, and theories to solve complex technical problems. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#) and familiarity with related frameworks and tools. Ability to influence and contribute to system design and architecture decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and influence system designs. Active DOD Secret clearance Desired Education and Experience: Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments, with familiarity in sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development. Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN. Experience with automated testing tools and methodologies to ensure high-quality software delivery. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the ability to design and deploy cloud-based solutions. Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code. A strong track record of delivering successful software projects. Work Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Travel: 10% SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients.