Software Engineer - JobID-0207

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 184,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and work on-site at our San Diego, CA location (and other listed sites). You will design, develop, test, and integrate software solutions to support customers, ensuring high quality, secure software aligned with technical design.

The role requires a Secret U.S. Security Clearance, 4+ days in the office, and strong experience in SDLC, OO programming, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
3–5+ years of relevant experience.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Understanding of object-oriented programming.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and design patterns.
Ability to convert customer requirements into a refined vision.
Experience with software testing and configuration management.

Responsibilities

Scope and define requirements; manage and validate scope to deliverables.
Engineer solutions using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, and patterns.
Develop software with multiple languages and technology stacks; integrate components.
Participate in design and code reviews; follow secure coding practices.

Skills

Software development

Object-oriented programming

Distributed systems

Algorithms & data structures

Secure coding practices

Testing & configuration management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Ownership & initiative

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Git/version control

Docker / containerization

CI/CD tooling

APIs & web services

Job description

Description

Department: Engineering

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

About the Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Engineer to be part of our Engineering team and based out of our Arlington, VA, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA location. The selected Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating software solutions to support our customers. The main role of the Software Engineer is to build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Clearance & Location Requirements

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA San Diego, CA or Mount Laurel, NJ location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

Scope and Define Requirements: Manage formal and informal requirements to define, validate and control scope to complete all the deliverables within a project successfully
- Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision
- Support development of user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems
Engineer Solutions: Design and implement solutions that meet specific requirements using state-of-the‑art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools
- Explore and prototype next‑generation solutions
- Design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks
- Develop software interfaces to communicate across various network protocols and messaging frameworks
- Integrate software components into complex software environments
Assure Quality: Maintains a focus on quality that produces deliverables that meet objectives and align needs, uses, and acceptance requirements set forth by relevant stakeholders
- Participate in and provide feedback in design and code reviews
- Develop software using secure coding practices
- Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on‑site customer labs
Manage Risk and Opportunities: Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate and control risks and opportunities
- Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience
3-5+ years of relevant experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Understanding of object-oriented programming.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity
Ability to convert customer requirements into a refined vision
Experience with software testing and configuration management
Experience supporting and working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non‑technical cohorts
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork

What Makes You Stand Out:

Experience as an AI Engineer
Experience as a Generative AI Engineer
Experience as a Data Pipeline Engineer
Experience as a Platform Engineer
Experience as a Cloud Engineer or Architect
Experience as a Software Security or Cloud Security Engineer
Experience developing software with one or more modern programming languages/frameworks
Experience integrating and testing complex software applications
Experience with testing software and test automation
Experience with relational databases and/or non‑relational databases
Experience with containerized deployment technologies
Experience designing and developing APIs
Experience with various network/messaging protocols
Experience with designing, developing, and maintaining application security controls
Experience working with version control software
Experience developing web user interfaces with modern libraries/frameworks
Experience using AI to accelerate software development activities and delivery to customers
Understanding of basic network concepts
Understanding of basic virtualization concepts

Pay Range* $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack‑filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: