Software Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

PTO & flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

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

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions with ownership and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active secret security clearance required.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Golang, or C++.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP and network emulation tools (CORE).
• Proficiency with network analysis and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and ss.
• Extensive experience working within Linux command-line environments.
• Solid background in software design, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and implement fixes for network emulation testbed platforms.
• Analyze complex experimental datasets, generate data visualizations, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and document software architectures and test procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate system anomalies and propose architectural improvements.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Python

Golang

C++

TCP/IP

Core network emulation

Wireshark

tcpdump

ss

Linux CLI

Software design

System troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

• Troubleshoot, debug, and implement fixes for network emulation testbed platforms.
• Analyze complex experimental datasets, generate data visualizations, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and document software architectures and test procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate system anomalies and propose architectural improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Golang, or C++.
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and network emulation tools (specifically CORE).
• Proficiency with network analysis and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and ss.
• Extensive experience working within Linux command-line environments.
• Solid background in software design, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with telemetry and visualization tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of HAIPE security devices, J-series messaging, or OMS/UCI standards.
• Understanding of radio, wireless, or distributed systems.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and system integration.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Strong programming experience in Python, Golang, or C++.
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and network emulation tools (specifically CORE).
• Proficiency with network analysis and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and ss.
• Extensive experience working within Linux command-line environments.
• Solid background in software design, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Industry certifications such as Network+, Security+, or CCNA.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with telemetry and visualization tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of HAIPE security devices, J-series messaging, or OMS/UCI standards.
• Understanding of radio, wireless, or distributed systems.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and system integration.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Full-time schedule.; Occasional travel may be required.

Contract position. 100% On-site. Occasional travel may be required.

• 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.

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.