Software Engineer - Cyber Team

Systems Engineering Associates Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) employer match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

SEACORP is seeking a Software Engineer on the Cyber Team to design, develop, test, and deploy mission-critical software for the U.S. Navy.

You will work on SWFTS program components, building APIs, automation, data services, and prototypes with a multidisciplinary team of SEACORP and government engineers. The role supports cybersecurity, resilience, and secure operation of submarine warfare systems, using Java, Python, and C++ in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/Engineering or related field; grads welcome.
• 1+ year of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Interest in cybersecurity and cyber-related software development.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions in Java, Python, and C++.
• Develop applications, APIs, automation, and prototypes for Navy cyber and data systems.
• Work in an Agile team with daily scrums and two-week sprints.
• Use Git, Linux, and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Learn modern cybersecurity and data/cloud development on the job.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Git

Linux

Jira

Confluence

REST APIs

Containers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VS Code AI extensions

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualifiedSoftware Engineer - Cyber Team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary :SEACORP is seeking Software Engineers at allexperience levels, including new and recent college graduates, to buildmission-critical software for the U.S. Navy.

Your code will go to sea. As a Software Engineer onSEACORP’s Cyber Team, you will help design, build, and test software thatsupports the cybersecurity, resilience, and secure operation of the SubmarineWarfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) program: the integrated combatsystem used across the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. You will join amultidisciplinary team of SEACORP and government engineers developing software,automation, data services, and prototypes for some of the most advancedplatforms in the world.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions in languages such as Java, Python, and C++.
• Develop applications, APIs, automation, and prototypes in support of Navy cyber and data systems.
• Work on problems with defined scope, schedule, and expectations
• Participate in an Agile team, consisting of daily scrums, two-week sprints, quarterly program increments, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Use professional engineering tools, including Git, Linux, and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, etc).
• Learn modern cybersecurity, data, cloud, container, and AI-assisted development technologies on the job, with guidance from experienced engineers.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, SoftwareEngineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technicalfield. Graduating seniors and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Experience : 1+ year of experience.

Required Experience:

• Ability to program in at least one general-purpose languagesuch such as Java, Python, or C++
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, with a genuineinterest in cybersecurity and cyber-related software development.
• Able to collaborate with others while handling independenttasking.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Foundational exposure to software, networking, operatingsystems, databases, or cybersecurity concepts through coursework, projects,internships, research, or self-directed learning.
• Coursework or project experience with one or more of thefollowing is helpful: REST APIs, Linux, networking, containers (Docker,Kubernetes), databases, or security-related tools and frameworks.
• Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies andplatforms.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secretclearance. An active clearance is not required to apply.

Desired Experience:

• Familiarity with Git, Linux, or Atlassian tools (Jira,Confluence).
• Internship, co-op, capstone, research, or open-sourceexperience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as VS CodeAI extensions, Cursor, or Claude Code.

Exceptional Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in anyof the following will make a candidate stand out, though none are required:developing cybersecurity or security-automation software; vulnerabilityassessment or penetration-testing tooling; network security or protocolanalysis; DevSecOps and software supply-chain security; container/Kubernetessecurity; security-focused data analytics; distributed data platforms (Kafka,Spark, Iceberg, Trino); or integrating AI/ML capabilities into cyber applications.

Prior professional cybersecurity experience is not required. We hire forsoftware engineering aptitude, curiosity, and growth, and we will teach you therest.

As a requirement of employment, all SEACORP employees must hold U.S. Citizenship

Travel: Quarterly (approximately 4 times a year)

Clearance: Secret

Work Environment & Physical Demands: Office & Computer Laboratories - Sitting, standing, extended periods of time using a mouse and keyboard and viewing computer screens. Infrequent lifting of <40lbs. Movement between points within the same office or between buildings. Work is performed in generally consistent environmental conditions with some seasonality for temperature differences and lighting.

Successful candidates will enjoy competitive wages and a very rich benefit program, including:

• Medical Benefits: Choice of two medical insurance programs through Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
• Dental Benefits: A best in class Dental Insurance Plan through Delta Dental.
• Vision Benefits: An excellent Vision Benefit providing discounts and allowances for prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• Retirement Benefits:A qualified 401(k) Retirement Savings Account with a generous employer matching contribution up to 8% of your eligible compensation.
• Life Insurance Benefits: Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance equal to your annual salary. Supplemental coverage is available for you and qualified family members as well as Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year (including 2 floating Holidays), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program; Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.

Undersea, on the surface, or in the air, SEACORP leverages its software and engineering expertise to deliver cutting edge warfare systems.

SEACORP is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. SEACORP strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.