ME00487-Software Engineer 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company sponsored group medical plan

Company paid dental, vision, life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

A woman-owned small business in Maryland is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Responsibilities include designing complex algorithms, performing quality control, and collaborating with engineers to derive software requirements. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 20 years’ experience as a Software Engineer in similar programs and contracts.
• 4 years of additional Software Engineer experience may substitute for degree.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design or implement complex algorithms within strict constraints.
• Perform quality control on team products.
• Derive software requirements in collaboration with engineers.
• Monitor equipment functions to ensure operational specifications.

Skills

Java

SQL

Query creation

PostGreSQL

ElasticSearch aggregations

AWS

Quarkus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman‑Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee‑centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• The Software Engineer will become a member of a mature software development effort using Java as the primary language
• The development effort uses Agile methods to assign, track and manage software activities and requirements within the team
• This position will allow an advanced developer to broaden their skills in the Java language as well as use current technologies such as Quarkus and PrimeFaces

Primary Responsibilities

• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functions to ensure operational specifications are met

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the following:
• Java
• SQL
• Query creation
• PostGreSQL
• ElasticSearch aggregations
• AWS
• Quarkus

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.