Software Deployment Engineer (Army C2)

The Software Deployment Engineer provides contractor support for the testing, deployment, fielding, and training of Army command and control (C2) software applications. The position requires close coordination with software development, testing, systems engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, product support, and Government program teams to ensure software is technically validated, deployment-ready, adequately documented, and successfully transitioned to operational users.

The incumbent applies practical knowledge of software deployment, testing, release management, production environments, system integration, and the Army materiel fielding process as it applies to software-enabled capabilities. The incumbent will support the G-6 team and coordinate with G-4 stakeholders and other mission partners, as required, to assist with operational and technical training, service documentation, and knowledge-transfer processes supporting fielded software.

Key Responsibilities

Support planning, execution, documentation, and tracking of software test activities, including functional, integration, regression, user acceptance, and operational test events, as assigned.
Evaluate software releases for deployment readiness by verifying completion of required test evidence, defect resolution, configuration baselines, documentation, cybersecurity artifacts, and deployment prerequisites with Government stakeholders on software readiness.
Support release-management activities, including version control, software baseline, deployment scheduling, and post-deployment verification.
Assist with troubleshooting software installation, configuration, integration, interoperability, and performance issues across development, test, training, and operational environments; collect and analyze test results, user feedback, and operational observations to identify software defects, deployment risks, and improvement opportunities; and report findings, status, and recommended corrective actions to Government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, information technology, logistics, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, software testing, software deployment, release management, systems integration, technical training, or software fielding support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) or within Army C2 environments
Experience coordinating with Army G-4 organizations, field support representatives, or comparable organizations supporting software-enabled capabilities.

Other Requirements:

Active Secret security clearance
Travel Requirements: Up to 30%

Why Join The Lockwood Group

The Lockwood Group offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package. The Lockwood benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families. Lockwood also includes basic life insurance for the employee plus an option to purchase short- and long-term disability. Employees are eligible to enroll in the companys 401k plan. Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays. Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.