ExistX: Develops secure software and systems for national security operations.
3+ YOEMid-level software engineer with DoD experience in flight control or autonomous systems; proficient in C/C++, real-time/embedded; DO-178C knowledge preferred.
Diaconia: Provides secure IT modernization and engineering for government agencies.
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field; experience in software engineering practices, system integration, and software assurance; knowledge of DoD/Air Force programs preferred.
McLean or Beavercreek or Chantilly or Huntsville or El Segundo or Rome or Colorado Springs or Lexington
$87k-$198k/yrHybridFull Time
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years in software engineering with Rust, C, C++, or Python; experience building and operating production-grade full-stack apps; secret clearance; Bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree) in software engineering; Agile/DevSecOps experience.
McLean or Annapolis Junction or Aurora or Beavercreek or Chantilly or Colorado Springs or El Segundo or Huntsville or Lexington or Redstone Arsenal or Rome
$87k-$198k/yrHybridFull Time
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
7+ YOE7+ years of software engineering; Rust/C/C++/Python; full-stack; Kubernetes; CI/CD; security; TS/SCI or Secret clearance; BS in CS or Engineering or 5+ years exp.
Credence: Provides technology and management solutions to federal government agencies.
5+ YOETS/SCI clearance with SAP access desired; Bachelor's degree; 5+ years in software engineering and sustainment; experience with maintenance, requirements analysis, defect triage, CM, scripting/automation, testing, and documentation in secure environments.
Scripting, Automation, Configuration Management, Version Control, Testing and Validation
Herndon or Cincinnati or North Carolina or Georgia or Texas or New Jersey or Pennsylvania or Illinois or District of Columbia or Maryland or Ohio or Florida or South Carolina or Colorado or Indiana
HybridFull Time
Exostar: Secure collaboration and identity management for highly regulated industries.
2+ YOE2+ years hands-on software engineering; shipping full systems; proficient in Angular/TypeScript, .NET/C#, Python, Java; 1+ year cloud-native (Azure); comfortable across stack; regulated environments experience.
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Engineering or Computer Science; 2+ years in C++ software engineering; Linux experience; travel up to 10%; strong collaboration.
Torch Technologies: Provides research and engineering services to the defense industry.
8+ YOEU.S. citizenship; Bachelor's degree or 6 years of related experience in lieu; 8+ years software development; secure coding practices; cloud, containerization; TS/SCI clearance required or eligible.
SciTec: Provides advanced remote sensing and missile defense technology solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor’s in a technical field; 10+ years software engineering; strong OO programming; microservices and containers; DevOps; DoD clearance capability; Linux; Git; strong communication.
BAE SystemsLondon Stock Exchange: BA: Designs and manufactures advanced defense and aerospace systems.
2+ YOEBS in Engineering or related technical field with 2+ years of experience; active TS/SCI clearance; experience with Rust, C/C++, Java, Python, Linux; knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes and software development lifecycle; ability to work on-site.
SLK Software: Provides enterprise IT services and intelligent automation solutions.
2+ YOE2-4 years IT development experience; engineering degree; software development practices; ability to work on modules/components; good communication.
SDLC, Programming languages, Development tools, MS Office
Minnetonka or Austin or Chicago or Easton or Dallas or Detroit or Hagerstown or Atlanta or Houston or Akron or Birmingham or Charlotte or Indianapolis or Pittsburgh or Cincinnati or Cleveland
$77k-$154k/yrOnsiteFull Time
HuntingtonNASDAQ: HBAN: Provides regional commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services.
8+ YOESenior software engineer with full-stack, AI-enabled solution delivery; 8-12 years of experience.
Java, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Vertex AI, Google Cloud
Johnson & JohnsonNYSE: JNJ: Provides pharmaceutical products and medical technology healthcare solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related; 2+ years C++ in software engineering or 1+ year with a Master’s; Linux experience; travel up to 10%; hybrid schedule; collaboration and leadership skills.
C++, Linux, Qt, QML, Google Test, DDS, RTOS, Python, JavaScript, Bash, Rust, CUDA
DCS Corporation: Provides engineering and technical services for national security programs.
7+ YOEExperience designing, developing, testing, and sustaining complex DoD software systems; PlatformOne and cloud/container platforms; DoD security requirements; TS clearance; U.S. citizenship.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, United States
$110k-$140k/yrRemoteFull Time
Cape Fox Federal Integrators: Provides government agencies with professional, technical, and training services.
5+ YOESenior Software Engineer with 5+ years Python, 3+ years JavaScript, Scrum, Git, UNIX, networking; experience with Flask/React/Angular; HIPAA data safety; Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE; US work authorization.
ASRC Federal: Provides engineering and IT services to federal government agencies.
6+ YOE5+ MgmtUS citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance; Security+; 6-8 years in related technology; leadership experience; Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field; experience with Azure, Terraform/Bicep, IaC; DoD/air-gapped environments experience preferred.
DCS Corporation: Providing engineering and technical services for national security.
12+ YOEDesign, develop, test, and sustain DoD software; PlatformOne and cloud/container platforms; TS clearance; US citizenship; BS/BA in CS/CE/IT with 12+ years (or MS 10+; PhD 7+)
Bering Straits Native Corporation: Alaska Native providing professional services to government agencies.
4+ YOE5-7 years software development experience; bachelor’s degree; must obtain CompTIA Security+; US Citizenship; DoD project experience; SDLC, secure coding, Java/Oracle, Docker/Kubernetes knowledge.
Prescient Edge: Provides intelligence, security, and defense support services.
U.S. citizen; TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology; Angular experience; proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, PHP; AWS, Docker, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana; able to lift 20-50 lbs; Security+ preferred.
GE AerospaceNYSE: GE: Designs and manufactures jet engines and components for aircraft.
10+ YOE10+ years software engineering for complex systems; Bachelor's in CS/CE/ECE or related; US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
Lutron Electronics: Designs and manufactures lighting and shading control systems.
5+ YOEBachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering; 5+ years post-academic experience; solid CS fundamentals; experience with multiple software areas including mobile, desktop, embedded, cloud; proven leadership of software teams or projects.
Senior Software Engineer, Productization & AI Systems
Fairborn, Ohio, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Aptima: Engineering human-centered technology solutions for national security.
6+ YOE6+ years of software engineering, BS in CS/Engineering/Data Science, Python, Docker, AI/ML experience, productionization of prototypes, ability to obtain US government security clearance, travel flexibility.
Python, Docker, CI/CD, MLOps, APIs, Data pipelines
Quest Defense: Provides specialized engineering services for aerospace and defense industries.
10+ YOESenior embedded software engineer with 10–15 years in safety-critical airborne software, DO-178C DAL A, C/C++/Ada, RTOS, and certification support.
Tangram Flex: Develops software integration tools for mission-critical defense systems.
6+ YOESenior software engineer with RF or DSP experience, 6+ years in signal processing, US citizenship, SECRET clearance, experience with embedded software, SDRs, and Linux-based development.
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, Rust, Go, Zig, Linux, GNU Radio
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