Cyber Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Software Engineer to support advanced research and development initiatives focused on solving complex cybersecurity and mission-critical software challenges within a highly classified aerospace and defense environment. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure software solutions while integrating modern security-by-design practices, cloud technologies, hardware-integrated systems, and cyber-focused software engineering methodologies. The ideal candidate has strong multi-language software development experience, expertise across operating systems and cybersecurity domains, and thrives in fast-paced Agile environments supporting national security missions., * Design, develop, and maintain secure software solutions supporting mission-critical cybersecurity and national security initiatives

• Incorporate security-by-design principles throughout the software development lifecycle including threat modeling, system hardening, code reviews, and secure protocols
• Research and develop innovative cyber-focused software technologies to solve complex engineering challenges
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle
• Support cloud-enabled, hardware-integrated, and high-performance software architectures
• Contribute to Agile software development environments emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and rapid adaptation to evolving requirements
• Mentor junior engineers while fostering innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning across engineering teams
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies including edge-AI, serverless computing, and rapid prototyping tools
• Support secure software deployment, testing, and operational sustainment activities
• Utilize configuration management and source control tools supporting collaborative software engineering execution
• Support mission-critical aerospace, cybersecurity, and national security initiatives within highly classified environments
• Communicate effectively with customers, engineers, and stakeholders across highly integrated programs

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance required prior to start
• Proficiency in two or more programming languages including C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
• Expertise supporting one or more operating systems including Linux, Unix, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, or iPadOS
• Hands-on experience utilizing configuration management tools such as Git, SVN, TFS, or Mercurial
• Formal education or professional experience in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical disciplines
• U.S. Citizenship required

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting custom hardware development
• Experience with exploit analysis and cybersecurity engineering
• Familiarity with wireless technologies and mobile application development
• Experience supporting containerization and cloud computing environments
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD deployment pipelines
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping tools and techniques
• Knowledge of IP networking and secure cloud technologies including AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience supporting Linux kernel development and driver-to-hardware interactions
• Experience with secure configuration and hardening of secure information systems
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience supporting Agile software development methodologies
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills within dynamic engineering environments