Senior Software Engineer - C++/Linux | Clearance Required

You will set technical direction for complex C++ software systems while staying directly involved in development, debugging, testing, and integration. You will make design decisions across application, middleware, interface, and deployment layers, lead the team through formal test and fielding, and mentor other engineers.

What You’ll Own Architecture, design, development, and integration of modern C++ (C++11 and newer) systems for submarine combat systems Technical direction across application, middleware, interface, and deployment layers, including legacy migration to Kubernetes Distributed application design using APIs, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and messaging middleware such as DDS or AMQP Integration of COTS, open-source, and custom-developed software components Diagnosis of complex software, networking, concurrency, performance, and integration issues in lab and on Navy platforms Unit, component, integration, and system-level test strategy, and team adherence to it Code and design reviews, engineer mentorship, and status, risk, and recommendation briefs to program leadership Secure coding, configuration management, and engineering best practices across the team What You Bring

Active DoD Secret clearance at time of hire Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field 8+ years of progressively responsible software development experience Technical lead experience on a complex software product or integration effort Advanced modern C++ (C++11+), including multithreading, asynchronous design, and performance tuning Strong Linux experience, ideally RHEL or a derivative Designing and troubleshooting distributed, event-driven, or service-oriented systems Practical gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and networking fundamentals Test strategy definition and automated testing in CI/CD, with Git-based configuration management Translating system requirements and interface definitions into maintainable designs Strong communication, including briefing status and risk to leadership and customers

Preferred Kubernetes deployment and operations, including Helm, operators, or custom controllers DDS (e.g., RTI Connext), AMQP, or other real-time messaging middleware Tactical, combat, weapon-control, or other mission-critical system integration Prometheus, Grafana, or Loki Python or bash scripting for automation and tooling DevSecOps and CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or Bamboo Integration or test events at Navy or customer sites

Technical leadership that stays hands-on in code, debugging, and integration Modernization work: migrating legacy applications to a Kubernetes-based platform Full life cycle ownership, from requirements through lab integration, formal test, and deployment Sign-on bonus, 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement