SME Computer Software Engineer
Company: Prescient Edge
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Description Prescient Edge is seeking SME Computer Software
Engineer to support a federal government client. Benefits &
Compensation: At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with
integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's
success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class
benefits package that includes: A competitive salary with
performance bonus opportunities. Comprehensive healthcare benefits,
including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. A
substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career
development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition
reimbursement, and networking. A positive work environment where
employees are respected, supported, and engaged. Salary range:
$97,000 - $150,000. Salary to be determined by the education,
experience, knowledge, skills and the abilities of the applicant,
internal equity, and alignment with market data. Description:
Software Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Engineer
supporting mission-critical systems, providing technical leadership
in the design, development, integration, and sustainment of
operational software solutions. Design, develop, and maintain
software applications and services for tactical and enterprise
environments, including real-time systems, data processing
pipelines, and mission system interfaces. Leverage prior military
operational experience to translate mission requirements, CONOPS,
and operator needs into practical software solutions that improve
mission effectiveness, reliability, and usability. Lead software
integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities across
development, lab, and operational environments, ensuring systems
remain mission-ready and compliant with operational requirements.
Collaborate with government stakeholders, engineers, and operators
to support system architecture design, capability enhancements, and
technology insertion across existing mission platforms. Support
software lifecycle activities including requirements development,
configuration management, version control, cybersecurity
compliance, and documentation in accordance with government and DoD
development standards. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to
development teams, helping bridge operational experience with
modern software engineering practices to ensure mission-focused
solutions. Requirements Requirements: US Navy, USCG, Marine Corps,
or SOCOM experience required. Military unmanned or manned aircraft,
ships, or equipment experience is required. Petty Officers,
Marines, or Coast Guard personnel with communications, network,
system admin, engineering, or software experience. Computer
Software SME/Engineer with engineering, systems, technical degree
and 4 years military experience OR SME in technical field with some
college and 12 years military experience. 10 years military
experience may substitute for degree (SME level). Testing or
hands-on experience with network, computer, and tactical systems
(operations of GCCS, MSS, other common operating systems are a
plus). Understanding of System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
Proficiency with MS products (Excel, Word, PPT). Proficiency with
Visio, AutoCAD, or similar diagram tools. Familiarity with AI model
usage (LLMs). Hands-on software engineering, integration, testing,
troubleshooting, or tactical system experience within military
operational environments. Education: Degree in Computer Science,
Software Engineering, Systems, or Technical discipline preferred
but not required. Experience may substitute. Degree preferred but
not required, experience over degree. Security Clearance: Active
Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Secret (or higher).
Location: San Diego, CA Travel: Up to 25% Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3
days in Government facility and 2 days remote
Keywords: Prescient Edge, Palm Desert , SME Computer Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California
