Senior Software Engineer — Real-Time DoD Navy Systems

Innovative Defense Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Professional development resources

Pre‑Tax commuter benefits

Regular tech connect events

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies, based in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Advanced Capabilities team for Navy‑focused software in mission‑critical environments.

The role requires 7+ years in system engineering or integration, strong C++/Java skills, Linux RTOS experience, and DoD standards familiarity. On‑site with 5 days in the office, Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field or equivalent relevant full‑time experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in system engineering or integration roles.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or other real‑time systems programming languages.
• Experience with Linux/Unix‑based environments and real‑time operating systems.
• Proficiency working with version control software like Git, SVN and software development environments.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong system integration and test experience, including distributed and tactical systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability and configuration management.
• Experience leading test execution and integration activities across functional teams.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy combat systems integration, testing, or sustainment.
• Strong understanding of real‑time distributed systems, radar systems, and weapon control logic.

Responsibilities

• Support full development lifecycle including system design, implementation, integration, test, and deployment of complex systems supporting DoD and Navy operational.
• Conduct architecture analysis for distributed combat systems (hardware/software/network).
• Design, develop, and maintain real‑time software systems supporting Navy combat systems and tactical data processing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including program management, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, logistics, and test organizations.
• Support system certification, verification, and validation activities in accordance with DoD standards.
• Provide technical leadership in design reviews, code reviews, and system‑level engineering discussions.
• Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ.
• Participate in technical reviews (MRA, MRR, DAWG, TWEG, etc.) and support government and stakeholder briefings.

Skills

C++

Java

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies, based in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Advanced Capabilities team for Navy‑focused software in mission‑critical environments.

The role requires 7+ years in system engineering or integration, strong C++/Java skills, Linux RTOS experience, and DoD standards familiarity. On‑site with 5 days in the office, Secret clearance preferred.