Software Engineer, Intermediate

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The Operational Innovation and Modernization Department (N173) partners with the Mobility Air Forces and Combat Air Forces as well as MITRE's DoD (DoW) & Services & Mission Driven Integration Center Divisions, to include the INDOPACOM Regional Operations Department, to inform warfighter requirements, modernization priorities, and new concepts. The department drives the rapid transformation of current and future USAF warfighter operations through rapid prototyping; digital engineering; mission analysis; innovative concept development, requirements development and application of enabling technologies; and operational and technical assessments through experimentation and field evaluations. With direct connections to warfighters, N173 informs technology innovation and capability analysis, as well as development and analysis of Concepts of Operation, mission threads, use cases, and operational requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software prototypes and mission-focused applications that support USAF operational analysis, modernization initiatives, and experimentation activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of software solutions that integrate data, analytics, modeling, simulation, and user-facing capabilities in support of operational and technical assessments.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts by iterating on software capabilities, incorporating user feedback, and adapting solutions to evolving mission priorities and technical constraints.
• Apply sound software engineering practices including version control, code review, unit and integration testing, documentation, and configuration management.
• Participate in experimentation, field evaluations, demonstrations, and technical exchanges to assess prototype performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, and status updates for project teams, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and application of enabling technologies, development frameworks, and engineering methods relevant to mission modernization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in software development using one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or a comparable language.
• Experience applying core software engineering practices such as requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Familiarity with source code management and collaborative development workflows using tools such as Git.
• Experience developing or supporting software in Linux, Windows, cloud, or containerized environments.
• Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to rapid prototyping efforts and adapt to evolving mission needs, schedules, and technical priorities.
• Must have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, and be Special Access Program Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship required
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, or other national security missions.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, mission engineering, or operational analysis environments.
• Experience with cloud-native development, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, or DevSecOps practices.
• Experience integrating software with data pipelines, APIs, simulation environments, or visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methods in research, prototype, or mission-focused settings.
• Experience participating in experimentation, field exercises, test events, or user-centered evaluations.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$103,600 - $129,500 - $155,400 Annual

Work Location Type:
Onsite

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