SOSi

defense and government services

SeniorSoftwareSystemsEngineer

Falls Church, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Software Systems Engineer at SOSi. Skills: Software Systems Engineering, System of Systems (SoS) architecture, Autonomous Systems, AI-enabled command and control. Lead development, implementation, evolution of MOSA-aligned SoS architecture. Integrate uncrewed platforms across multiple domains”

Industry & Context.

defense and government services
Eligibility Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred), May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 10+ years of proven experience in software architecture, systems engineering, and integration within the defense aerospace or maritime sectors, Deep working knowledge of unmanned and autonomous systems, cross-domain platform integration, and complex System of Systems (SoS) engineering, understanding of RF communications, tactical data links, mesh networking, and secure communications protocols suitable for defense applications, Cognizant of state of the technology in Agentic AI and multi-agent systems for autonomy capabilities, Experience leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including interactions with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, or OSD organizations, Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings to senior leadership, technical experts, and non-technical stakeholders, Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Nice to Have

TS/SCI clearance

What You'll Do.

evolution of MOSA-aligned SoS architecture

Integrate uncrewed platforms across multiple domains

Lead software integration of autonomy capabilities

Coordinate multi-vehicle operations

Supervise human-command and control of Agentic-AI solutions

Engineer resilient command

data exchange mechanisms

Ensure operations in degraded

contested environments

Coordinate technical integration across software products

Coordinate System Eng & Architecture activities

Align M&S and test activities

Provide technical guidance for digital engineering

Provide technical guidance for mission simulation

Provide technical guidance for test planning

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams; Coordinate technical integration across software products from multiple industry partners; Coordinate System Eng & Architecture activities with M&S and test activities; Serve as a key interface for government stakeholders, industry partners, and technical teams; Aligning objectives with OUSW(R&E), Service stakeholders, and transition partners

Communication Scope

communicate complex technical findings to senior leadership, technical experts, and non-technical stakeholders

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