Senior Software Engineer - Cyber & Naval Combat Systems

ORBIS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS seeks a Senior Software Engineer to support Navy surface combat systems through certification, accreditation, and cyber-security workflows. The role emphasizes Agile development, software baseline management, and integration across complex systems.

Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering for defense programs, with emphasis on testing, certification, and shipboard fielding, plus the ability to work in dynamic, security-sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy one of three education/experience paths listed.
• Experience with Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys and/or Laser software systems is required.
• Security clearance and U.S. citizenship are implied for defense work.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy certification, accreditation, and cybersecurity processes by developing and reviewing documentation for certifications and panels.
• Engage in agile development, software baseline management, and combat system integration tasks.
• Estimate resources and manage software configuration across development cycles.
• Oversee software engineering, testing, and certification processes including ECP development and shipboard fielding.
• Develop, deploy, and sustain web-based applications using commercially available software where applicable.
• Monitor unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Agile software development

Software baseline management

Combat system integration

Resource estimation

Software configuration management

Software systems engineering

Software testing and certification

Cybersecurity concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED + 20 years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/technical discipline + 15 years

Master's degree in engineering/science/technical discipline + 10 years

Job description

ORBIS seeks a Senior Software Engineer to support Navy surface combat systems through certification, accreditation, and cyber-security workflows. The role emphasizes Agile development, software baseline management, and integration across complex systems.

Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering for defense programs, with emphasis on testing, certification, and shipboard fielding, plus the ability to work in dynamic, security-sensitive environments.