Defense Software Engineer — AI Systems (On-Site)

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and 401k

9/80 optional schedule

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement

Professional Development Resources

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Tech Connect Events

Employee Recognition Awards

Social Events

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Missile Defense team. This on-site role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems for defense applications.

Applicants must obtain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement features, resolve defects, and contribute to secure, reliable software throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Git and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with SQL/PostgreSQL and container tech (Docker).
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features and fix defects.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code following security and quality standards.
• Participate in code reviews, root-cause analysis, and debugging.
• Integrate software components and third-party technologies into existing systems.
• Support deployment, modernization, and lifecycle sustainment of software.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Git

Linux

SQL

Docker

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Missile Defense team. This on-site role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems for defense applications.

Applicants must obtain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement features, resolve defects, and contribute to secure, reliable software throughout the lifecycle.