Software Engineer II

Systems Engineering Associates Corporation; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

SEACORP is seeking a Software Engineer II in Newport, RI to join a small product team building high-reliability software for air-gapped environments. You will own design, development, and verification from core code through tool GUIs, with emphasis on Java, Spring, and JavaFX in a security-conscious setting.

The role involves developing and refining applications, tooling, and automation, while working with Linux, Podman, Kubernetes (K3s), and CI/CD practices to ensure robust mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong Java background with Spring, JUnit, JavaFX and Gradle.
• Experience with Linux system administration, Bash, and Ansible automation.
• Experience with Podman, Kubernetes (K3s), and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of host networking, TCP/UDP basics and OS behavior.
• Source control with Bitbucket (Git) and CI/CD using Atlassian Bamboo.

Responsibilities

• Application Engineering: design, maintain, and modernize Java/JavaFX tools and admin GUIs for remote, non-technical users; support migration to web-based services.
• Testing & Simulation: maintain, operate, and extend internal utilities for component testing and mission simulation.
• Packaging & Validation: build, containerize with Podman, and validate software locally prior to release onto edge Kubernetes (K3s).
• Systems Integration: diagnose host-level networks, OS behavior, and issues within cybersecurity-hardened, STIG-compliant baselines.

Skills

Java

Spring

JUnit

JavaFX

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Technical Ownership

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

Podman

Kubernetes (K3s)

VirtualBox

Git/Bitbucket

Gradle

Bash

Ansible

RHEL

Linux

CI/CD (Atlassian Bamboo)

Job description

SEACORP is seeking a well-qualifiedSoftware Engineer II.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Summary :SEACORP's Platforms Business Area is seeking a Software Engineer II. The Software Engineer will work with a smallproduct development team building high-reliability software for air-gappedtactical and post-mission environments. We emphasize individual accountability,initiative, and direct technical ownership from design through verification.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Application Engineering:Design, maintain, andmodernize Java/JavaFX tools and administrative GUIs serving remote,non-technical users across in-field and post-mission analysis environments;support migration to web-based services.
• Testing & Simulation:Maintain, operate, and extendinternal software utilities used for component testing and mission simulation.
• Packaging & Validation:Build, containerize(Podman), and validate software locally prior to release onto edge Kubernetes(K3s) infrastructure.
• Systems Integration:Diagnose host-level networksockets, OS behavior, and application issues within cybersecurity-hardened,STIG-compliant baselines.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics

Experience : Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Technical Qualifications:

• Core Development:Strong Java background (Spring,JUnit, JavaFX) and Gradle build automation.
  Linux & Automation:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)system administration, Bash scripting, and basic Ansible automation.
  
• Containers & Infrastructure:Local applicationdevelopment and testing using Podman and VirtualBox; working familiarity withdeploying to Kubernetes (K3s) clusters (cluster administration handled bydedicated DevOps).
  
• Host Networking:Practical host-level Linux networking(static IP assignment,firewalldport management) and core socketfundamentals (TCP, UDP, Multicast vs. Broadcast).
  
• Toolchain & Process:Source control in Bitbucket(Git) and automated CI/CD pipeline usage in Atlassian Bamboo.
  
• Problem-Solving:Ability to execute tasks independentlyand resolve system-level issues in a lean team setting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Domain Experience:Prior familiarity with SubmarineWarfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS).
  
• Cyber Compliance:Experience identifying when DoD STIGpolicies impact application functionality.
  
• Secondary Languages:Basic Python for utilityscripting; C/C++ experience for legacy/low-level maintenance.

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

Location: Newport, RI

Travel: Infrequently (

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.