Software Engineer

Talentify; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance (voluntary)

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support a DoD/Navy contract in Rockville, MD. The role involves requirements analysis, detailed design, code development, and testing within a team of software and test engineers responsible for scientific analysis software used in field operations.

The candidate will review ordnance documents, present status to non-software audiences, and interact with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Experience with requirements analysis, software design, coding, testing, and problem investigation.
• Proficiency in Python and Java; knowledge of SDLC and configuration management.
• Experience with DoD/Navy software development programs (TRIDENT) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, software detail design, and code development.
• Develop test plans and execute unit, module/integration, regression, and release tests.
• Investigate and solve technical problems.
• Design, develop, and test Scientific Analysis software for onboard evaluation of Ship Subsystems.
• Review technical ordnance documents and present program status to non-software audiences.
• Interact with internal and external customers.
• Maintain knowledge of configuration management and QA principles.

Skills

Python

Java

Analytical problems

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics

Tools

Subversion

Ant

Maven

Gradle

Swing

DOORS

JIRA

XML

JUnit

NetBeans 11

GUI module development

Requirements Traceability

TRIDENT Submarine experience

DoD/Navy software development

Job description

About this job

Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer (ENG SW II)

Job Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile Department of War contract. The successful candidate will perform technical work that requires in-depth knowledge of coding languages and the software development life cycle. This includes performing requirements analysis, software detail design and code development, test development and execution, and problem investigation. The role requires independent work as well as collaboration with a team of highly qualified software and test engineers to design, develop, and test Scientific Analysis software used by field engineers. Additionally, the candidate may review technical ordnance documents, present program status to non-software developer audiences, and interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, software detail design, and code development.
• Develop test plans and execute unit, module/integration, regression, and release tests.
• Investigate and solve technical problems.
• Design, develop, and test Scientific Analysis software for onboard evaluation of various Ship Subsystems.
• Review technical ordnance documents and present program status to non-software audiences.
• Interact with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a working knowledge of configuration management and quality assurance principles.
• Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python and Java.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Subversion.
• Ability to implement analytical algorithms.
• Knowledge and usage of the software development lifecycle.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with tools such as Ant, Maven, or Gradle.
• Knowledge of Swing, DOORS, JIRA, XML, and JUnit or similar unit test tools.
• Experience or understanding of Inertial Navigation Systems.
• Experience in developing scientific applications, NetBeans 11, and GUI module development.
• Requirements Traceability Management.
• Prior DoD/Navy software development experience, especially on the TRIDENT Submarine program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office (Tues/Wed are mandatory) - 9/80 Schedule. The position may require supporting field site events.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical
• dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Software Developers, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Software Developers in Maryland was 66.67 USD per hour (138,680 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 52.46–85.58 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025