Aegis-Based Defense Software Engineer

JRC Careers; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Work on DoD programs

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

JRC Careers in Dahlgren, VA seeks an AEGIS-based Defense Software Engineer to advance missile defense software across guidance, navigation, control, and testing for Navy systems. You will join a high-impact SDIO team dedicated to national security.

Ideal candidates hold US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred), a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in Jira/Confluence/Teams and MS Office. This full-time role is based on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret Clearance; TS/SCI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop missile software enhancements and targeting algorithms for DoD programs.
• Lead software design reviews and integration with Aegis-based systems.
• Oversee software architecture and real-time data processing for flight and guidance.

Skills

Missile systems experience

Clearance: Secret

Clearance: TS/SCI

Jira/Confluence/Teams

MS Office proficiency

Engineering background

Weapons systems deployment

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in STEM field

Mastery of MS Office

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Teams

Job description

JRC Careers in Dahlgren, VA seeks an AEGIS-based Defense Software Engineer to advance missile defense software across guidance, navigation, control, and testing for Navy systems. You will join a high-impact SDIO team dedicated to national security.

Ideal candidates hold US citizenship with DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred), a STEM degree, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in Jira/Confluence/Teams and MS Office. This full-time role is based on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia.