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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,040.0 - $95,680.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Software Bug Management, C Sharp (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Linux, Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Networking Basics, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Process Control Systems, Operational Systems, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnyqek ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. + 2-5 years of professional software development experience. + Experience with C# or comparable high-level programming languages. + Ability to obtain an Interim DoD Secret Clearance or currently hold a DoD Secret Clearance. + Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and issues. + Willingness to learn and work with proprietary, highly specialized control systems. + Comfort working in a secure, regulated environment with formal processes and documentation. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Familiarity with real-time or control-oriented software environments. + Experience working in Windows and/or Linux operating system environments. + Understanding of basic networking concepts and communication protocols. + Experience with PLC-style systems or industrial control systems. + Exposure to MATLAB or scripting languages for analysis, automation, or tooling. + CompTIA Security+ certification or willingness to obtain this certification. + Exposure to shipboard, industrial, or defense systems and environments., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description This Software Engineer role supports the Machinery Control Systems (MCS) branch for U.S. Navy LHA and LHD class ships. You will work on mission-critical, custom software used to monitor and control shipboard machinery and systems. The software is highly specialized and non-commercial, and you will receive comprehensive training on the system upon joining. This position is well suited for early-career to mid-level engineers seeking long-term stability, exposure to defense programs, and hands-on work with real operational systems. Responsibilities + Develop, modify, and maintain machinery control software for Navy shipboard systems. + Perform bug fixes, software enhancements, and system updates using tools such as Jira and Confluence. + Support integration of software with shipboard hardware and I/O points, including sensors, valves, and controllers. + Work with programmable control systems in VME or PLC-type environments. + Participate in software testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities to ensure reliable system performance. + Support occasional shipboard testing and software installations on operational vessels. + Collaborate closely with Navy engineers, technical leads, and program managers to clarify requirements and deliver solutions. + Ensure cybersecurity considerations are incorporated throughout the software development lifecycle., You will work in a secure, regulated engineering environment focused on mission-critical software for naval machinery control systems. The role involves a mix of office-based software development and occasional on-site shipboard testing and installations. You will use tools such as Jira and Confluence for tracking work and documentation, and you will develop and support software running in Windows and/or Linux environments, often interfacing with VME or PLC-style control hardware and shipboard I/O devices. The position offers long-term stability, exposure to defense programs, and the opportunity to see your software operate on real ships in operational settings. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [JavaScript? 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