Senior Software and Computer Engineer

03 Jul 2024

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Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. With revenues of $125M+, and a staff of more than 630, Riverside Research provides high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems. Riverside Research also supports advanced technical education and collaborates widely with university researchers. The company was formed from a respected research laboratory at Columbia University and has a current focus on technical areas including Radar systems, Optics and Photonics, Electromagnetics, Plasma physics, Geoint, Masint, Systems Engineering, and Modeling & Simulation. Riverside Research's open innovation R&D model encourages both internal and external collaboration to accelerate innovation, advance science, and expand market opportunities. In 2015, Riverside Research expanded its facility in Dayton, OH, adding a 30,000 square-foot Open Innovation Center (OIC). The OIC is a collaborative R&D environment that fosters creativity, synergy, and ultimately delivers innovative solutions to current and anticipated challenges. The OIC sets the standard for collaborative innovation and is dedicated to promoting research across the company. Riverside Research has additional research facilities in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Centreville, VA; and Champaign, IL.

Job Number: 810 The Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, Special Programs Division develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified Air Force aeronautical capabilities. AFLCMC/WAG conducts studies to identify new capabilities; transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; executes demonstrations; and develops, tests, and rapidly fields new capabilities for the warfighter. You will be providing bold and innovative computer engineering solutions on multiple programs by working with labs, test organizations, operational users, prime contractors, and subcontractors. All positions at Riverside Research require U.S. Citizenship In this role, you will:
  • Develop software and computer engineering strategies in support of the acquisition, development, and sustainment of weapon systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment
  • Assess the interfaces and interaction of a computer system's software, firmware, and hardware. Includes real-time operating systems and embedded processing for mission or safety applications.
  • Actively participate in software-centric technical reviews and transitioning efforts from traditional methodologies to Agile and continuous delivery
  • Design workflows and production processes for software capabilities
  • Translate user requirements into system requirements
  • Conduct assessments of DoD contractor software deliveries for aircraft / test equipment
  • Analyze software performance deficiencies; make recommendations for corrective action
  • Audit DoD contractors for software configuration and control measures and verify appropriate quality accreditation
  • Evaluate contractor proposed design changes and solutions, perform systems analyses and technological/trade-off study assessments
  • Review the system design software architecture and interoperability requirements
  • Evaluate system test plans for software and participate in the conduct of system, subsystem, and component testing; review and analyze test data; make recommendations
  • Assess communication bus architectures, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), and firmware & hardware layer development
  • Support development and review of program and contract documentation
  • Conduct technical evaluations of contractor proposals

To be successful in this role, you will have a:

  • Current TOP SECRET security clearance with Background Investigation within the last six years or on Continuous Evaluation. Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with 12 years of relevant DoD, Aerospace, or Defense industry work experience or Master's Degree with 10 years of relevant work experience (will consider less years of experience)

Additional desired experience and skills:
  • In-depth knowledge of DoD acquisition software and computer engineering support to include software design, integration, configuration, test/evaluation, and certification
  • Current knowledge of software development methodology and tools to include Agile and continuous delivery
  • Experienced with operating systems, software languages, computer hardware platforms
  • Experience in integrating DoD cybersecurity considerations into software architectures
  • Master's Degree in an engineering related field
  • Special Access Program or SCI experience

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions. All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law. If you need assistance at any time in our application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 937-427-7074 or email HR@RiversideResearch.org. A member of the HR team will be available to assist. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. For more information on "EEO is the Law," please visit:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

  • ID: #43802981
  • State: Ohio Wrightpattersonafb 45433 Wrightpattersonafb USA
  • City: Wrightpattersonafb
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-07-03
  • Deadline: 2022-08-31
  • Category: Et cetera