Senior Software Engineer - DoD (Secret Clearance)

Zel Technologies LLC; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k immediate vesting with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a skilled Sr Software Engineer to support the design and development of software for Department of Defense programs. This role requires deep expertise in software engineering, including documentation, coding, and debugging, along with a security clearance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience or a bachelor's degree with 6 years of related software experience. The position promises a collaborative work environment and engagement in innovative defense projects.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active secret security clearance.
• 10 years of experience in software engineering or a bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience.
• Experience as a skilled developer creating or maintaining operating systems, communications software, or database packages.
• Solid understanding of software requirements definition, coding, debugging, and documentation.
• Experience in cybersecurity, real-time programming, or data-driven technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software applications.
• Define, manage, and document software requirements.
• Conduct benchmark testing, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Analyze software performance in Naval environments.
• Support technical recommendations and justify positions.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical documentation

Cybersecurity knowledge

Real-time programming

Machine learning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Java

HTML

.NET

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Virginia is seeking a skilled Sr Software Engineer to support the design and development of software for Department of Defense programs. This role requires deep expertise in software engineering, including documentation, coding, and debugging, along with a security clearance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience or a bachelor's degree with 6 years of related software experience. The position promises a collaborative work environment and engagement in innovative defense projects.