Lead Software Engineer/Developer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

FMS Engineer for Theater Mission Planning Center program supporting naval aviation operations. Collaborating with teams and managing modifications to TMPC software for defense solutions.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeCalifornia • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Position serves as the FMS Engineer for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program
Manage technical sustainment and modification of the TMPC software
Apply systems engineering processes to the analysis, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of TMPC mission planning software
Engage with customers to collect input and feedback to improve and enhance TMPC
Lead working groups to address engineering and technical challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

DoD Secret required with ability to obtain Top Secret to start
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of related work experience
Travel expected to be 6-8 times per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsoftware developmentsoftware testingsoftware deploymentsoftware sustainmentmission planning softwaretechnical modificationtechnical sustainment

Soft Skills

customer engagementfeedback collectionleadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

DoD Secret clearanceTop Secret clearance