Python Developer for UAV Cyber Defense & Simulation

ICF

Adelphi (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 139,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

ICF seeks a software developer to join a skilled, technical team focused on cyber defense for resource-constrained UAV/UGV platforms. You will develop ML-based defenses, support simulations, and evaluate resilience in tactical scenarios and field tests.

The role leverages Python, Unreal Engine, and Linux environments to build and test cyber resilience solutions. The position emphasizes collaboration across scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers, with DevOps practices and 3D

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.

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.