Software Engineer

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert in the Assistant PEO Systems Engineering, PEO Combat Service & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS) office.

This position is currently hybrid, typically with one day weekly in the office at the Detroit Arsenal. This arrangement could change based on the requirements of the government client.

Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. This position is not yet funded, position contingent upon funding award.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist the Government with all software engineering activities in support of current and future autonomous ground systems efforts.
• Provide systems and software engineering support with an emphasis on the engineering skills and knowledge required to assess and analyze complex systems and facilitate integration into Army tactical systems.
• Support safety critical efforts design, development, and evaluation.
• Develop Software Safety Analysis requirements and Software Safety Analysis.
• Prepare / write / update a Configuration Management Plan
• Develop software requirements and integration plans.
• Document software processes for embedded military system applications.
• Support technical development and acquisition strategies.
• Conduct Model Based Safety Analysis (MBSA) in tandem with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) endeavors.
• Other deliverables based on contract requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• 5+ years familiarity with software engineering preferably in a Government Acquisition program.
• Working knowledge and experience with safety related software design and integration.
• Previous experience with Autonomous Software Stacks, Autonomous Driving Platforms, Autonomous Driving Systems, Autonomous Vehicle Systems (ADS), or Autonomous Vehicle System Platforms (AVPs).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Previous experience with MIL STD 882 and ISO 26262 to include fault tree analyses, software system safety analyses, preliminary hazard assessments, function / system / subsystem hazard analyses, and safety assessment reports.
• Clearance : Not required for initial hire. Amentum will sponsor a SECRET security clearance, a positive adjudication / determination may be required for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software, or other engineering discipline and 10+ years of experience with military or government related duties.
• Master's Degree with 6+ years of software development experience or equivalent research experience.
• Previous automotive industry experience with autonomous vehicles.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering.
• Previous experience with software testing and validation.
• Previous experience with WMI, RTK, and ATS.
• Previous experience with CAN bus.
• Working knowledge of the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA).
• Working knowledge of the Data Distribution Service.
• Working knowledge of the Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Working knowledge of coding languages.
• Experience with Agile practices.
• Program Management (PM) awareness.

Exceptional Qualifications :

• Previous DOD experience in acquisitions or acquisitions strategy.
• Previous experience working in PEO CS&CSS or PEO Ground Combat Systems (GCS).
• C++, Python, Java, and / or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Deep learning, and neural networks including Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), and Federated Learning.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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