Senior C++ Engineer - Defense AI & Multi-Domain Simulations

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments. You will contribute to multi-mission planning and transition efforts supporting U.S. warfighters.

The role emphasizes object-oriented design, documentation, and code reviews, requires 4+ years in C++ on Linux and 1+ year Python, and eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with eventual Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or closely related area.
• 4+ years of experience in developing applications in C++ on Linux.
• 1+ years of experience in coding with Python.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong mentoring and code-review skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance with potential for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, and reviewing cyber-hardened software written in C++ and Python within classified environments.
• Conducting high-impact engineering activities to support multi-mission, multi-service planning capabilities.
• Helping develop simulation software for use in analysis and mission planning.
• Document concepts, software, requirements, analysis results, and recommendations.

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python for classified environments. You will contribute to multi-mission planning and transition efforts supporting U.S. warfighters.

The role emphasizes object-oriented design, documentation, and code reviews, requires 4+ years in C++ on Linux and 1+ year Python, and eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with eventual Secret clearance.