Software Solutions Engineer
The PacStar Software Solutions Engineer works closely with the software and systems engineering teams on enhancing various network management products focused on the unique needs of military and incident response networks. This includes interfacing with customers to understand requirements and translating those into actionable tasks for the development team, assisting in the design and development of software capabilities, and ensuring the team has the appropriate environment to create and test these capabilities.
You will additionally assist the software product management team in prioritizing tasks, tracking projects, and aligning efforts to business strategies.
Location: Portland OR
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Work with internal and external customers to understand their needs
Be the customer advocate in internal planning and design sessions
Help build the product roadmap and decide which features are needed next
Create and flesh out feature stories so they are clear and actionable
Obtain collateral from the customer based on developer needs
Travel to customer locations to obtain real-world feedback
Configure and maintain lab networks for use by the software development team
Create scripts for feature prototypes and automated testing
Help configure complex network systems for specific customer needs
Help write, review, and execute customer acceptance tests
Create reports and presentations for team, executive, and customer review
Other duties as assigned
What you bring:
10+ years of experience in software or network engineering
Experience with router, switch, and firewall configuration
Experience in the U.S. DoD environment, preferably the U.S. Army
Understand Agile software development processes
Experience with development process tools like Visual Studio, JIRA, and Git.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver on a common goal
Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Able to travel to customer sites with little notice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines
Who We Are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Pacific Star Communications, a Curtiss-Wright company, designs, manufactures and integrates hardware and software systems that enable rapid deployment of enterprise-class communications anywhere in the world. Intuitive and wizard-based, IQ-Core Software simplifies setup and enables management of these complex deployed networks by users with limited training. Our systems are used in mission-critical environments including military and disaster recovery - that demand the highest possible levels of quality. Innovation, creativity, and quality are built into our DNA here at PacStar and we look for the same in our employees. In return, we offer a rewarding environment in which our employees can thrive.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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