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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** VTG Defense
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Software Technical Review, Web Application Frameworks, Rust (Programming Language), Data Logging, Data Processing, Computer Networking Systems, Backend, Information Technology, Data Management, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87019592/1

## About the Role

* Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
 * 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
 * Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
 * Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
 * A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
 * Ability to travel up to 25% to both domestic and international locations, as needed
 * Active U.S. Secret security clearance
 * Experience with Hardware in the Loop.

Contingent Upon Contract Award

## Description

* Develop and maintain distributed systems that underpin advanced defense technology applications.
 * Design and implement core infrastructure and platform services that enable other engineers to scale their output
 * Build and maintain backend and web development frameworks and networking solutions
 * Assist in developing capabilities for international partners/markets
 * Integrate model/software/hardware-in-the-loop components using first and third-party technologies
 * Collaborate with team members and partners in the autonomy domain
 * Create technologies and processes that enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale
 * Participate in technical design reviews and system architecture discussions
 * Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and data management solutions


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