Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will support the development of high-performance software, improve existing code for speed and efficiency, and assist with test bench and testing activities. The primary work location is Dahlgren, Virginia, with approximately 50% weekday travel, primarily to locations along the East Coast.

Software Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Create software and correct defects using an Agile development process throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize software supporting complex weapon system components.
• Measure and analyze computer processing time and resource usage and develop improved methods for disk-space utilization, network loading, and throughput.
• Design, code, and maintain software support tools and models.
• Support test bench and testing activities within an R&D environment.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of software requirements, design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, architecture, and documentation.
• Plan, perform, and support software design, coding, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams on development projects and provide software engineering progress to R&D leadership.
• Work effectively in a collaborative development environment and communicate technical information with team members and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience; OR a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience.
• Two (2) years of program/project-level experience in software design and development.
• Two (2) years of experience performing detailed and complex software design and development meeting sub-millisecond timing requirements.
• Experience working within an Agile software development environment and methodologies.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance. (At a minimum, must receive/be approved for an Interim Secret security clearance in order to start.) Note: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of C++ experience.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.