Senior C++ Engineer — Multi-Domain Defense Simulations

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python within classified environments. You will contribute to multi-mission planning tools and mission-critical analyses for warfighters.

You will mentor teammates, perform code reviews, and work closely with sponsors and users. Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and build tooling is expected; eligibility for Interim Secret

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or closely related area.
• 4+ years of experience developing applications in C++ on Linux.
• 1+ years of experience coding with Python.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Mentoring team members and providing meaningful code reviews.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance by start date and ultimately obtain Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++ on Linux

Python

Git

Mentoring

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering

Tools

CMake

Conan

Conda

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and review cyber-hardened software in C++ and Python within classified environments. You will contribute to multi-mission planning tools and mission-critical analyses for warfighters.

You will mentor teammates, perform code reviews, and work closely with sponsors and users. Familiarity with Linux environments, Git, and build tooling is expected; eligibility for Interim Secret