BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Computer Engineer to join our Tactical Mobile (TacMobile) team. This team supports the NIWC Atlantic TacMobile Program, focusing on the sustainment of existing fielded configurations and the development and fielding of future capabilities for TacMobile sites, serving USN and FMS customers.

Location and Contract Details
This position is based in Patuxent River, MD, and is contingent upon contract award. Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test computer hardware, software, and network systems
• Perform system integration and ensure compatibility across various platforms
• Provide technical support for systems and equipment, including test and evaluation for C5ISR requirements
• Implement and support virtualization and information assurance/network protection projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and security
• Develop technical documentation and procedures to enhance system usability and compliance
• Conduct systems analysis and propose improvements based on testing and evaluation results
• Develop guidance for to-be tenant applications to enable them to build and run on TacMobile
• Provide engineering expertise to support a Systems Integration Test and Evaluation (SITE) Integrated Product Team (IPT) with systems engineering efforts for the TacMobile program
• Collaborate with other contractor teammates and customers daily
• Work closely with customers to ensure deliverables meet their expectations and are delivered in a timely manner
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
• 7 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks

Technical Requirements

• Experience implementing multi-tenant Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Kubernetes to support deployment of tenant Open Container Initiative (OCI)-compliant applications
• Experience integrating container registry systems (e.g. Harbor, ECR, ACR, Sonotype) with container push/pull systems (e.g. Carvel Tools, Podman, Docker), container security (e.g. Trivy), and Kubernetes management (e.g. vCF Kubernetes, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid, OpenShift)
• Understanding of the technical constraints of DoD and tactical environments

Certifications

• Preferred: Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM) or Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
• Vendor/Platform-Specific Certifications:
  • Microsoft role-based certifications (e.g. MCAD, MCDBA)
  • Red Hat Certification Program (RHCP)
  • CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or CISCO Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • Cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Administrator)

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated experience with best test practices, including formal, requirements-based testing
• Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with senior management and technical staff

• Masters degree in a STEM discipline to include but not limited to Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering or Information Technology or Information Systems is preferred.
• TacMobile experience.
• Broadcom vCloud FOundation (vCF) vSphere, NSX, and vCF Kubernetes.
• Podman to vCF integration experience.
• HELM and Terraform experience.