Electronic Warfare Software Engineer - DevSecOps

Gauge Engineering Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauge Engineering Services seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced software for next-generation Electronic Warfare systems. The role emphasizes scalable software using modern languages, microservices, and DevSecOps in a defense context.

The engineer will work with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, high-performing capabilities, and will contribute to CI/CD, containerized deployments, and software integration across the full

Qualifications

• Experience building scalable software with modern languages and microservices.
• Experience with containerized environments and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services across the SDLC.
• Develop mission-critical software for EW capabilities and interfaces.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in C++, Python, Java, or C#.
• Develop and implement microservice architectures for scalability and performance.
• Collaborate in Agile environments using Scrum or Kanban.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and security scanning.
• Support DevSecOps practices, including vulnerability management.
• Deploy containerized apps using Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift.
• Utilize Git workflows, PRs, and source control best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects with modern tools.
• Partner with software, systems, test, and cybersecurity teams for integration.
• Support CM and baseline management; use Jira/Confluence for requirements.

Skills

Software development

DevSecOps

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

C++

Python

Java

C#

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Gauge Engineering Services is seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced software solutions for next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and mission-critical defense applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing scalable software solutions using modern programming languages, microservices architectures, containerized environments, and DevSecOps practices. This role will collaborate closely with systems engineers, architects, cybersecurity engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing capabilities supporting Electronic Warfare programs.

Program Overview

Gauge Engineering Services is an established subcontractor supporting multiple new development efforts related to Electronic Warfare programs.

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Clearance:

Secret

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services throughout the full software development lifecycle.
• Develop mission-critical software solutions supporting Electronic Warfare capabilities, including sensor integration, signal processing, mission applications, and system interfaces.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code using languages such as C++, Python, Java, C#, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
• Develop and implement microservice-based architectures supporting scalability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate within Agile development environments utilizing Scrum, Kanban, or related methodologies.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning activities.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines that automate software build, testing, security scanning, and deployment activities.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices, including automated testing, vulnerability management, and secure software development processes.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, or similar technologies.
• Utilize Git-based workflows, branching strategies, pull requests, and source control best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects using modern development and diagnostic tools.
• Partner with software, systems, test, and cybersecurity teams to support software integration, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Support software configuration management and baseline management throughout the development lifecycle.
• Utilize Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration tools to manage requirements, work products, and program deliverables.
• Support digital engineering initiatives and modernization efforts across Electronic Warfare programs.
• Ensure software development activities align with customer, cybersecurity, and program requirements.