Software Engineer III

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a Software Engineer III in the United States to blend analyst and developer duties, leveraging AI-enabled Python pipelines and LLMs to support mission-critical initiatives.

You will participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, architect agentic automations, perform vulnerability research, analyze complex data, and craft documentation while engaging with customers.

Qualifications

• Experience building Python automation and AI-integrated pipelines.
• Familiarity with LLMs and AI tooling in software
• Ability to work across development lifecycle and document work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as hybrid Analyst/Developer on mission-critical initiatives.
• Architect agentic Python automations and plugins.
• Conduct vulnerability research and analyze complex data.
• Document operational tradecraft and manage customer outreach.

Skills

Python

LLMs

Automation

SDLC

Job description

SALARY RANGE $209,000 - $266,000/year.

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Software Engineer III role, you will serve as a hybrid Analyst/Developer utilizing your experience in LLMs and AI-integrated Python pipelines to drive mission-critical initiatives. In this position, you will participate in every stage of the development lifecycle for new tools and plugins, from initial conceptualization through deployment. Your core focus will involve architecting agentic Python automations, conducting vulnerability research, analyzing complex technical data, innovating and documenting operational tradecraft, and managing strategic customer outreach.