Software Engineer - Cyber Team

SEACORP; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings with company

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

SEACORP in Manassas, VA is seeking a Software Engineer for the Cyber Team to design, build and test software for the U.S. Navy’s SWFTS program. You will contribute to cybersecurity, resilience, and secure operation of critical systems aboard submarines.

The role invites engineers at all levels, emphasizes on‑the‑job learning, Agile practices, and collaboration with government and SEACORP staff; DoD Secret clearance is required or able to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 1+ year of software development experience.
• Ability to program in Java, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, integrate, and document software in Java, Python, and C++.
• Develop applications, APIs, automation, and prototypes for Navy cyber and data systems.
• Work on tasks with defined scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Participate in an Agile team with daily scrums, sprints, and reviews.
• Use Git, Linux, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Learn modern cybersecurity, data, cloud, and AI-assisted development technologies on the job.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Git

Linux

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualified Software Engineer - Cyber Team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary

SEACORP is seeking Software Engineers at all experience levels, including new and recent college graduates, to build mission-critical software for the U.S. Navy.

Your code will go to sea. As a Software Engineer on SEACORP’s Cyber Team, you will help design, build, and test software that supports the cybersecurity, resilience, and secure operation of the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) program: the integrated combat system used across the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. You will join a multidisciplinary team of SEACORP and government engineers developing software, automation, data services, and prototypes for some of the most advanced platforms 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, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. 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 language such as Java, Python, or C++
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, with a genuine interest in cybersecurity and cyber-related software development.
• Able to collaborate with others while handling independent tasking.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Foundational exposure to software, networking, operating systems, databases, or cybersecurity concepts through coursework, projects, internships, research, or self-directed learning.
• Coursework or project experience with one or more of the following is helpful: REST APIs, Linux, networking, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), databases, or security-related tools and frameworks.
• Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies and platforms.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. 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-source experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as VS Code AI extensions, Cursor, or Claude Code.

Exceptional Qualifications:

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

If this role excites you but you do not meet every item listed above, please apply anyway. Prior professional cybersecurity experience is not required. We hire for software engineering aptitude, curiosity, and growth, and we will teach you the rest.

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

Location:

Manassas, VA

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.