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# Software Engineer - Columbia, MD (USV & FFX)

- **Company:** The Smart
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, System Software, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c400cd3bea7a7d94

## About the Role

US Citizenship
Have or be able to obtain a Department of Defense secret clearance
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
1 year of professional experience
Experience with C++ and/or Java

## Description

Utilize modern software automation tools in an Agile environment to develop combat system software
Design, develop, integrate, and test software
Principally object-oriented C++ and Java in a Linux environment
Prepare software engineering design documentation
Prepare and present engineering material within the peer review process, to leadership and to customer as appropriate