Software Developer

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission-critical DoD programs in multi-domain environments.

This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of software applications, services, and system components.
• Architect scalable, reliable, and secure solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code review oversight.
• Collaborate with product management, systems engineering, and QA to refine requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across development, test, and production environments.
• Drive improvements in development processes, tooling, automation, and system performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications and architectural diagrams.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment activities, and production monitoring.
• Participate in and lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Experience: 12+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed, or cloud-based systems
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, or event-driven architectures
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education:Master's degree in a related technical discipline

Experience:

Technical Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Background in high-availability, high-performance, or mission-critical systems
• Experience with front-end or back-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, .NET, Spring, Django)
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy

Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.