Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems for the US Department of Defense (DOD) and commercial customers, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office.
Overview: The Sr. Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating mission-critical DoD software solutions. The primary role of the Sr. Software Engineer is to design high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software which integrates with other system components to perform the DoD mission. The Sr. Software Engineer will be working with various Navy Surface Warfare customers and internal colleagues to gather user requirements, define system functionality, allocate functionality to subsystems, and write code in various languages, like Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript. You will work with software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions.
All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance. This is an onsite role based out of our Arlington, VA office.
Responsibilities Include:
Define and oversee a modern software architecture stack for developing tactical and support software for DoD systems
Design, develop, document, and test software stack and software code written in various languages
Integrate software components into a complex software development environment
Understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
Conduct technical reviews of software designs, identifying potential issues and providing recommendations for improvements
Ensure adherence to industry standards pertaining to security, orthodox programming paradigms, and performance requirements
Work with small cross-site teams of software and/or systems engineers
Research and evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends related to open architecture, cloud and distributed systems, and provide guidance on their potential impact to DoD systems
Participate in the development of software architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices
Minimum Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in software engineering and software architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing real-time, mission critical applications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering
Required Skills:
Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment) and modern software architectures
Familiarity with complex DoD mission critical combat systems
Ability to design, develop, and analyze complex software systems
Ability to model/code/test algorithms in C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
Proficiency with version control software like Git or SVN and version control workflows that support development of complex software projects
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities
Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time
Able to work onsite in Arlington, VA office
Preferred Skills:
Experience working with AEGIS or similar missile defense and anti-air combat systems (e.g., AEGIS, THAAD, Standard Missile, and GMD)
Experience working with commercial or military mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, NOMS, TMPC)
Experience working with military sea-based sensors and data (e.g. radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical, infrared, sonar, and weapons data)
Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, and containerization technologies
Experience with big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
Experience with testing frameworks including unit and interface testing
Problem-solving skills with the ability to create plans and navigate ambiguous situations
Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Ability to work closely with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and software engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software designs and requirements
Attention to detail
Initiative, creativity, reliability, and teamwork
Strong organization and planning skills
Analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
