Software Engineer

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group is looking for a Software Engineer in Reston, VA, to develop cutting-edge solutions for defense technology. The role includes developing distributed systems, designing core infrastructure, and collaborating on autonomous systems projects. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience in programming and a strong engineering background. Travel may be required, and candidates must be eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with various programming languages.
• Strong engineering background in relevant fields.
• Ability to work with complex systems and established code bases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain distributed systems for defense technology.
• Design and implement core infrastructure services.
• Build and maintain backend and web development frameworks.
• Assist in developing capabilities for international partners.
• Integrate software/hardware-in-the-loop components.
• Collaborate in the autonomy domain.
• Create technologies for autonomous systems development.
• Participate in technical design reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Rust

Go

JavaScript

Education

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Software Engineer to support our Defense customer in Reston, VA. Our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who will assist in driving, developing, and deploying unique products and capabilities to international customers. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission‑critical operations. We’re seeking talented generalist software engineers to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain distributed systems that underpin advanced defense technology applications.
• Design and implement core infrastructure and platform services that enable other engineers to scale their output.
• Build and maintain backend and web development frameworks and networking solutions.
• Assist in developing capabilities for international partners/markets.
• Integrate model/software/hardware‑in‑the‑loop components using first and third‑party technologies.
• Collaborate with team members and partners in the autonomy domain.
• Create technologies and processes that enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale.
• Participate in technical design reviews and system architecture discussions.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and data management solutions.

Do you have what it takes?

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real‑world impact.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to both domestic and international locations, as needed.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Hardware in the Loop.

Contingent Upon Contract Award