Software Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

PTO and flexible scheduling

Certification support and training

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a highly skilled software professional in Massachusetts to perform hands-on troubleshooting across hardware and software components, analyze system performance, and support full-lifecycle testing of communications technology in a classified environment. The role is on-site in Woburn, MA, requiring an Active Secret clearance.

This contract position emphasizes strong TCP/IP networking knowledge, Linux CLI proficiency, and experience with containerization tools in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development using Python, Go, or C++.
• 10+ years of hands-on Linux CLI experience.
• 5+ years of system troubleshooting and data analysis in a classified environment.
• Strong TCP/IP knowledge and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, ss).
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve functional issues across hardware and software components.
• Analyze system performance data and communicate operational insights through detailed technical reports.
• Support full-lifecycle testing and evaluation of communications technology in a classified setting.

Skills

Python/Go/C++

Linux CLI

System troubleshooting

TCP/IP networking

Secret clearance

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Job description

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve functional issues across hardware and software components.
• Analyze system performance data and communicate operational insights through detailed technical reports.
• Support full-lifecycle testing and evaluation of communications technology in a classified setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Go, or C++.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience using the Linux command line interface.
• 5+ years of system troubleshooting and data analysis experience in a classified work environment.
• Strong grounding in TCP/IP network protocols and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, ss).
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network emulation platforms (such as CORE) and distributed architecture design.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes) and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to metrics collection and visualization tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of wireless/radio systems, HAIPE security devices, or tactical messaging protocols (J-series, OMS/UCI).
• Networking certifications (Security+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent).

Required Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience using Python, Go, or C++.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience using the Linux command line interface.
• 5+ years of system troubleshooting and data analysis experience in a classified work environment.
• Strong grounding in TCP/IP network protocols and network diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, ss).
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with network emulation platforms (such as CORE) and distributed architecture design.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes) and automated testing frameworks.
• Exposure to metrics collection and visualization tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of wireless/radio systems, HAIPE security devices, or tactical messaging protocols (J-series, OMS/UCI).
• Networking certifications (Security+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent).

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Full-time schedule.; Requires occasional travel.

Contract position. On-site work arrangement. Requires occasional travel.

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

1. Apply

   Submit your resume and contact details in about two minutes.

2. Recruiter Review

   Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

3. Interview

   Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

4. Offer

   When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.