Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for designing and developing effective software solutions. Major aspects of this position include analyzing Information, general programming, software design, user interface (UI) design, software debugging, software documentation, software testing, and problem solving.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with engineers to understand scope and define clear requirements, deliverables, and milestones.
• Expand existing software to meet the changing needs of our key customers.
• Build custom user-interface controls.
• Create scalable, automated solutions, developing new software products from the ground up if/as needed.
• Define and follow requirements for both internal and customer-funded projects.
• Follow code repository standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including object?oriented design, modular architecture, and clean coding practices.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear documentation for internal teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to the organization's technology stack.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain user interfaces, including custom UI components.
• Skilled in debugging, troubleshooting, and root?cause analysis across complex software systems.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, version control workflows, and repository standards.
• Self?directed problem?solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong experience with Git-based version control systems.
• Familiarity with Bitbucket for repository management, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Experience using Jira for issue tracking, sprint planning, and agile development workflows.
• Comfortable working in virtualized environments, including VMware and managing multiple virtual machines.
• Experience writing and utilizing unit test, integration tests, and end-to-end automated tests.
• Travel to customer sites, field locations, and deployment sites as required, potentially including OCONUS locations (estimated 25-50%) Experience and Skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
• MS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline / BS degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline with 2-3 years of hands on experience
• Firm understanding C/C++/C#
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-tier applications
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Rust
• Software architecture experience
• Excellent ability to provide good documentation, good code comments, and clear code
• Strong software testing practices
• Proven experience working with software developers, project managers and management WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
• Shoe covers Physical Demands In performing the work for this position, the engineer must be able to:
• Perform work utilitizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
• Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work. Job Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement