The ideal candidate combines hands-on software expertise (C/C++) with experience supporting Naval acquisition programs, legacy-dependent systems, and operational environments. This role includes guiding technical teams, evaluating architectural tradeoffs, developing prototypes, analyzing existing source code, and leading customer engagements that inform acquisition and sustainment decisions.
What You’ll Do
Support Naval software acquisition and sustainment activities in accordance with DoD 5000-series acquisition guidance, including architecture analysis, software engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment planning
Provide technical leadership for a fleet-facing maintenance and readiness application supporting operational availability across afloat and ashore environments
Advise Navy Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Program Management Offices (PMOs), and government stakeholders on software design decisions, technical risks, modernization strategies, and tradeoffs associated with large, legacy-dependent systems
Lead software development efforts from concept through deployment, with an emphasis on C and C++-based implementations supporting high-performance and mission-critical use cases
Demonstrate software architecture expertise by developing and maintaining design artifacts such as data-flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, interface control definitions, and quality attribute specifications to support scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions
Analyze existing source code, system interfaces, and data flows to identify technical debt, sustainment risks, and modernization opportunities.
Develop prototypes and technical demonstrations to support risk reduction, acquisition decision-making, and capability maturation
Collaborate with senior U.S. Navy and government stakeholders, contractors, integrators, SEI staff, and leadership to assess needs and deliver technically sound recommendations
Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering disciplined engineering practices, continuous improvement, and mission focus
Support customer engagements such as technical interchange meetings (TIMs), design reviews, and acquisition milestone activities, providing clear, defensible technical input
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, software development best practices, and Naval digital modernization initiatives relevant to sustainment and maintenance systems
Who You Are
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance; an existing SECRET or higher clearance is preferred
Previous experience leading, architecting, or developing large scale Navy acquisition programs including Aegis Combat System, SM-series interceptors, Sea Sparrow Missile System and/or Surface Electronic Warfare programs
Previous experience working with large scale Naval Command elements such as NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR, NAVFAC, NIWC or their predecessors such as SPAWAR
Education and Experience Requirements
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with ten (10) years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience
Proven experience designing and implementing complex software architectures for mission-critical or sustainment-focused systems
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and balance architecture drivers, tradeoffs, extensibility, and long-term maintainability
Deep understanding of C and C++ software development, including analysis of existing codebases
Working knowledge of C#, Java, and Python
Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including the use of static analysis tools and techniques to improve software quality and security
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and engage credibly with government and contractor stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to government decision-makers
Willingness to work directly with U.S. military and government stakeholders in support of mission success
Ability to travel up to 25% to SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings
Why Work Here
Our benefits philosophy centers on choice, control, and well-being. Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
The opportunity to join a world-class organization with a significant impact on government software systems
Work alongside leading experts to solve high-consequence national security challenges
An 8% employer retirement contribution with no employee contribution requirement
Tuition benefits for you and your dependent children
Access to university resources, including wellness programs, transit benefits, and onsite fitness facilities at select locations
Paid parental leave and military leave
Eligibility for relocation assistance and additional benefits
Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Job Function
- Software/Applications Development/Engineering
- Position Type
- Staff – Regular
- Full time/Part time
- Full time
- Pay Basis
- Salary
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