Mission-Critical Junior Software Engineer (Secure Systems)

VTG Defense; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VTG Defense seeks a Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain secure, high-performance software for national security missions. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment alongside engineers and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable applications with real-world impact.

This role is based in Hanover, Maryland. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Four years of RF software or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes.
• Four years of experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development language.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (Security+ preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Debug software and correct defects using Python and C++.
• Create and maintain scalable, high-availability mission systems.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development standards.
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
• Confer with system and hardware engineers to derive software requirements.
• Generate automation scripts to improve workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Automation

DSP algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Job description

VTG Defense seeks a Junior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and maintain secure, high-performance software for national security missions. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment alongside engineers and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable applications with real-world impact.

This role is based in Hanover, Maryland. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team.