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C++ Software Engineer with Security Clearance

John Galt StaffingColumbia, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers significant career growth by allowing you to contribute to critical Department of the Navy modernization programs, developing your C++ and Java skills within an agile, Linux environment. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior engineer with a secret clearance, eager to tackle complex challenges and make a tangible impact on national security. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your expertise and join a reputable team!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Columbia, MD, United States
Posted
1 month ago
AgileC++Java

Job Description

Seeks software engineers to support our rapidly growing Department of the Navy development and modernization programs. This notice is for development and support of the AEGIS Combat System’s Display Subsystem (ADS) to maintain and update the existing source code and functionality. This will include verification of issues written as Problem Reports against ADS, investigation of software fixes, implementation and testing of those fixes, and integrating those fixes back into the system.

Duties: Prepare Software Engineering design documentation
Utilize modern software development tools in an agile environment to design, develop, integrate, and test software solutions for the Aegis Display Subsystem Develop object-oriented C++ and Java code in a Linux environment Prepare and present engineering material within the peer review process and to customer as appropriate Travel to the customer site to perform investigation, testing, or integration of software fixes Requirements:
Must be US Citizen and have an active DoD secret clearance
BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering 1+ years of experience Must have 1+ years of experience with C++ in a professional setting

Preferred Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Experience with Java
Experience with Linux Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

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