Software Engineer

Overview Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Software Application Engineer in support of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM/J5). This is a full‑time position located at Offutt AFB, NE. Responsibilities Perform system and requirements analysis supporting the Nuclear Planning and Execution System (NPES) operational community, including analysis of impacts on and from integrated external systems.

Support preliminary system concept studies/analysis, formulate descriptions of the NPES system architecture, perform detailed requirements analysis, and define product‑level/subsystem‑level requirements. Employ effective techniques to capture, maintain, and trace both explicit NPES user requirements and derived technical requirements. Provide the Government with an analysis of the operational impact of system and software engineering proposed changes to NPES and NPES‑related systems.

Support the Government during NPES operational activities for Technical Performance Evaluations (TPE), Staff Assistance Visits (SAV), Integrated Mission Area Training (IMAT), communications assessments, continuing evaluation programs, and exercise/real‑world events. Attend meetings as required in support of planning and analysis activities. Participate, as a member of an Agile team, in requirements gathering with knowledge management stakeholders and develop user stories.

Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities. Support the operation and maintenance of NPES computers supporting the NAOC, deployed location, and all training servers, including scheduling and de‑conflicting NPES server usage, hardware and software installation and delivery, and all NPES testing. This support includes: Technical operational support for daily system management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, problem analysis, and resolution for hardware, software, and interfaces.

Assist in identifying and assessing cyber vulnerabilities. Creation of and processing of NSDLs. Training – provide user training for all NPES systems.

Conduct hands‑on training for local battle staff members and other training as required. Produce an overview briefing for external users to create basic training requirements. Support the Government during scheduled NPES overview briefings and executive demonstrations.

Provide Agile Development Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of NPES and NPES‑related software, including scenario database preparation, creation and documentation of test plans and procedures, user story traceability, test tool recommendations, test jigs, data, etc. Perform the OAT and report the daily results in a test report. Serve in on‑call deployment support in real‑world crisis events and exercise events with a one‑hour or less response time; remain available until the event concludes, ensuring appropriate skilled personnel are available.

Travel as required within CONUS and, when necessary, on military transportation into non‑hostile areas. Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen. Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI with Nuclear Command and Control/Extremely Sensitive Information (NC2/ESI) and ACCM eligibility.

Certification: Must possess an active Security+ Certification. Education: High School Diploma (minimum). Years of Experience: 10 years of relevant technical experience, including: Minimum of 6 years supporting the DoD.

Strong knowledge of Information Technology (IT) or software applications. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD. Demonstrated experience supporting USSTRATCOM weapon systems and/or capabilities.

Location Offutt AFB, NE On‑site / Hybrid / Remote: On‑site Travel: 10% #J-18808-Ljbffr