Software Engineer

VTG Defense; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Hanover, Maryland is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a mission-focused customer in the development of a Radio Frequency Processing System. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience, alongside skills in various programming languages and web development.

Key responsibilities include analyzing user requirements, debugging software, and developing scalable systems. This position requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance and knowledge of modern tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE).
• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Web development experience with VueJS or React.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements for software design.
• Debug software and correct defects.
• Develop and modify software systems based on scientific analysis.

Skills

Software design

Debugging

Automation scripting

REST

Node JS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Java

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for an experienced and adaptive Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life‑cycle development of a Radio Frequency Processing System.

What will you do?

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects using a variety of programming languages (Examples: Java, Python, Rust, C++)
• Create and maintain a scalable, high‑availability, mission system using modern system design principles.
• Create Docker containers and/or Kubernetes pods and clusters.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Generate automation scripts as appropriate to improve workflow and efficiency.

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor's degree + 7 years' as a SWE
• Web Dev (VueJS or React)
• Familiar with: REST, Node JS, Python
• Nice to have: Kubernetes (basic Kubectl commands), Docker, Make, Buildx, Mongo, EleasticSearch, Websocket, GRPC