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# Software Engineer - DoD Clearance

- **Company:** StaffRight Associates
- **Location:** Binghamton, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computing Platforms, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Programming Environments, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/94f7b377-74f4-4fce-905d-ded8b2b0dcb1

## About the Role

* Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field of study.
 * Professional Experience: 8 to 20 years of verifiable software engineering experience, highlighting a minimum of three years dedicated to Technical Leadership, Mentoring, or guiding software teams.
 * Core Methodologies & Environments: Advanced experience navigating Agile Frameworks, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid lifecycle models.
 * Technical Domains: Demonstrated success delivering robust solutions within Real-Time Applications, Embedded Systems, Multi-Threaded Applications, Simulation Modeling, System Integration Testing, Linux Application Development, and Aerospace / Defense environments.
 * Programming Languages: Comprehensive mastery of one or more core languages, including C++, C#, Python, or C.

## Description

* Champion the evolution, design, and execution of sophisticated software platforms engineered for mission-critical defense and simulation architectures.
 * Cultivate the professional growth of team members by delivering technical direction, constructive code critiques, and ongoing mentorship throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Revitalize legacy software systems, ensuring heightened performance, seamless compatibility, and long-term architectural stability.
 * Engineer clean, high-performance source code across a variety of programming environments to meet strict operational demands.
 * Synthesize engineering efforts across hardware, systems, and project management units to achieve seamless integration and flawless program execution.
 * Drive collaborative technical planning sessions, architectural deep-dives, and comprehensive design assessments.
 * Investigate and mitigate intricate software anomalies occurring within high-stakes, real-time operating environments.
 * Validate software integrity by overseeing rigorous system integration, verification testing, and final product deployment.
 * Maximize software development processes by pioneering continuous improvement strategies focused on sustainable code quality and optimal system performance., * Active U.S. Citizenship (mandated by government contract constraints), with the capacity to secure and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance and clear subsequent Special Access Authorizations.


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