Cleared Software Engineer

• Architect resilient Full-Stack Applications designed to power complex data optimization models, high-performance simulations, and analytical decision-support tools.
• Engineer high-throughput backend microservices and reliable Application Programming Interfaces utilizing modern systems languages.
• Construct highly responsive, intuitive client-facing dynamic interfaces to render intricate analytical models completely accessible to end users.
• Champion cross-functional technical alignment by collaborating directly with researchers, domain experts, and operational stakeholders to translate complex requirements into working software.
• Drive end-to-end software delivery across every milestone, including rapid prototyping, system architecture, client demonstrations, and production environment deployment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• 5+ Years of professional Software Engineering experience delivering production-grade systems within collaborative development environments.
• Front-End Engineering proficiency using React, TypeScript, and modern web application tooling.
• Backend Development expertise constructing robust services and RESTful APIs using Java, Rust, or comparable languages.
• Full Stack Development exposure spanning modern client-server architectural frameworks.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance along with verifiable United States Citizenship., * Active TS/SCI Clearance status.
• Algorithmic Optimization experience including Parallel Computing, Concurrent Programming, and performance-critical software tuning.
• Defense & National Security Industry Experience or background supporting mission-focused agency initiatives.
• Data Visualization mastery including 3D Graphics, Geospatial Mapping, WebGL, or OpenGL.
• Distributed Systems Architecture familiarity incorporating high-performance Databases, Message Queues, and Asynchronous Processing.
• Artificial Intelligence Integration experience covering Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Computer Vision, and model pipelines.
• Cloud Infrastructure experience utilizing Containerization, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment Pipeline Frameworks.

• Annual Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000
• Equity & Investment: Generous stock equity allocations
• Benefits: Top-tier comprehensive medical and health benefits package

StaffRight Associates is sourcing for a premier defense and national security innovation client to lead the search for an exceptional Software Engineer specializing in simulation, optimization, and decision-support systems. This high-impact role empowers you to architect mission-critical software solutions that translate advanced theoretical research into deployable, real-world tools for key decision-makers. Operating within an agile, tightly-knit engineering team, you will exercise complete technical ownership across the entire software lifecycle-from initial architectural concepts on the whiteboard to final operational deployment. StaffRight Associates is managing all candidate evaluations for this direct-hire position based in Reston, Virginia., When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.