Software Engineer

Company Overview

SSTi supports critical U.S. Navy and Department of War programs by delivering advanced software, simulation, and test solutions for complex weapon systems. Our team partners closely with government and industry stakeholders to ensure mission readiness, safety, and technical excellence.

Job Summary

SSTi is seeking a Software Engineer inreal-time, 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 Weapon Systems and MK 41 VLS interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide software development for missile system communications test sets and virtual operational missile (VOM) programs
• 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 (Master’s preferred)
• 10 years of experience in software engineering C++
• 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
• Strong background in real-time data acquisition, telemetry decoding, and missile communications
• Proven experience developing safety-critical software and supporting formal safety reviews
• Ability to lead complex technical programs and work directly with government customers
• Experience with VMEbus and missile digital interfaces
• Experience writing code in C/C++ on real-time operating systems (VxWorks, DSP/BIOS, & TI RIOS)

Benefits

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

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• weapons systems or software engineering for defense: 5 years (Required)
• C++: 7 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in King George, VA 22485