Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation seeks a Senior Software Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority tackling complex software and systems challenges. You will advance research, design, and deployment of data processing solutions supporting government missions.

The role requires deep expertise in low-level systems, SDLC, and modern cloud/container tech, with multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship of other engineers. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Over 8–10+ years in software systems engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to solve unusually complex technical problems.
• Extensive full SDLC experience including research, design, development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical authority for complex software and systems issues.
• Lead research in design, development, testing, and utilization of software.
• Design and develop applications integrating advanced mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to plan data processing systems.
• Determine user needs and analyze system capabilities to meet requirements.
• Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor performance.

Skills

Senior software systems engineering

DoD program experience

SDLC expertise

Low-level systems programming

Cloud architectures

Containerization

GitLab

Jira

Spark / DataBricks

Mentoring senior engineers

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10+ years OR Master’s with 8+ years

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Spark

DataBricks

Job description

About the Organization Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer who will serve as a recognized authority within the company. In this high-impact role, you will tackle unusually complex technical problems that require highly innovative solutions. You will be responsible for determining and pursuing the courses of action necessary to achieve critical mission results, bridging the gap between multidisciplinary research and the deployment of advanced software systems that define the future of government technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a recognized technical authority, providing innovative solutions to unusually complex software and systems problems.
• Lead research in the design, development, testing, and utilization of electronic data processing software.
• Design and develop applications and systems that integrate advanced logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers to plan and utilize data processing systems for product and commercial software.
• Determine computer user needs and analyze system capabilities to resolve problems regarding program intent, output requirements, and programming techniques.
• Design and develop low-level system components, including compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility within strict time and cost constraints.
• Confer with systems analysts, engineers, and programmers to manage project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Utilize scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of system designs.
• Coordinate large-scale software system installations and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Ensure all software standards are developed and maintained across the organization.
• Independently determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired technical and project results.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 10+ years of experience OR a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a recognized authority in software systems engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to solve unusually complex technical problems with highly innovative solutions.
• Extensive experience with the full SDLC, including research, design, development, and debugging of mathematical systems.
• Deep expertise in low-level systems programming, including compilers, assemblers, or operating system internals.
• Experience with GitLab for version control and Jira for project management.
• Familiarity with distributed data processing frameworks like Spark or DataBricks.
• Knowledge of modern cloud architectures and containerization technologies.
• Experience leading or mentoring other senior engineers on complex technical initiatives.
• Prior experience supporting high-stakes government or DoD technology programs.
• $230,000 - $240,000 a year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.
• In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
• Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.