Python Developer - Clearance Required

ICF International; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a software developer to join a highly technical team focusing on cyber defense for resource-constrained UAV/UGV platforms. The role involves building and evaluating machine learning based defenses, simulating platforms, and reporting results from field tests.

Requirements include a BS in a relevant field, DoD 8570/IAT I compliant certifications, and 6 years of related experience. Proficiency in Python, Unreal Engine, Linux, and Git is preferred, with experience in databases and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Information Science, Cyber Security, or Mathematics.
• Six (6) years of research or technical experience in a scientific or technical field relevant to requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop software using DevOps best practices within a team of scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers.
• Develop scenarios using 3D simulation/visualization engines such as Unreal Engine to support dynamic evaluation of platform resilience.
• Document and publish the results of tests in technical reports.
• Deliver progress updates, insights, and deliverables in technical briefings and demonstrations.
• Work in a multi-team development project.

Skills

Python

Git

Unreal Engine

Linux

Databases

ns-3

DevOps

Technical report writing

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Unreal Engine

Git

Job description

ICF is seeking a software developer to be part of a talented, technical, and dynamic team. Our team excels in the delivery of technical competency and capabilities in dynamic resource constrained environments. The ideal candidate will support development and evaluation of machine learning cyber defense algorithms and resilience methods for resource constrained devices such as Unmanned Air/Ground Vehicles (UAV/UGV) in tactical environments. This work will include developing cyber defenses, supporting physical and network simulation of UAV/UGV platforms, and evaluating the resilience platforms in simulated tactical scenarios and field tests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of software using DevOps best practices within a team of scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers.
• Develop scenarios using 3D simulation/visualization engines such as Unreal Engine or similar to support dynamic evaluation of platform resilience.
• Documenting and publishing the results of tests in technical reports.
• Delivering progress updates, insights, and deliverables in technical briefings and demonstrations.
• Working in a multi-team development project.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to maintain active DoD clearance.
• Must be DoD 8570 compliant and maintain required certifications for an IAT I appointment.
• Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Information Science, Cyber Security, or Mathematics.
• Six (6) years of research or technical experience in a scientific or technical field relevant to requirements.

Additional Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience (3+ years preferred) using Python and Git.
• At least 1 year of experience with Unreal Engine.
• At least 1 year of experience writing code to interact with databases.
• At least 1 year of experience working inside Linux Environments.
• Experience or working knowledge with network simulation tools (e.g., ns-3).
• Strong knowledge of software development best practice.
• Ability to analyze, document, and publish technical reports based on testing.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with cyber security principles and terminology.
• Familiarity with UAV/UGV operation.
• Familiarity with radio frequency science and electronic warfare techniques/terminology.
• Familiarity with research environments, e.g., scientific writing, technical writing, experiment design.
• Familiarity with DoD computing environment.

Working at ICF

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