Software Engineer, Senior

Navstar Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO

Employer Paid STD/LTD

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K plan and Employer Match

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Navstar Inc. in Fort Meade, Maryland is seeking a motivated tool developer to enhance cryptanalytic tools for critical programs. The role demands an active TS/SCI clearance and expertise in Java application development. The annual salary range is $230,000 - $275,000, complemented by a potential $10,000 hiring bonus. Benefits include paid health care, generous PTO, and a 401K match. Join a dedicated team at Navstar, contributing to national security enhancements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Experience in capability development and software prototypes.
• Proven track record in enterprise Java application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative tools from research concept to deployment for cryptanalytic engineering.
• Lead the overall development process including software review and feature development.

Skills

Enterprise Java application development

JAVA

Python

Rust

C++

TypeScript

Visual Studio

GitLab

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience

Job description

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description

Seeking a motivated tool developer to work closely with mission stakeholders, researchers and end users to develop innovative tools — from research concept to deployment — for daily use that will improve cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Perform end-to-end (concept to reality) capability development, taking research-based approaches—often software prototypes and algorithms—to create tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis.
• Savvy with enterprise Java application development in order to take existing tool base, understand the tool's functionality from documentation and research, examine new parameters needed, and lead overall development. Will perform software & architecture review, transition and release planning, maintenance, automated testing, debugging, user support, version control, and new feature development.
• Bachelor's degree plus 11‑years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with JAVA, Python, Rust, C++, TypeScript, VisualStudio, Gitlab.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Graph representation and transformation to alt graph structures, digital logic emulation; re-architecture to object-oriented techniques, file parsing and generation with optimization framework.

Pay Rate

In compliance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $230,000 - $275,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland's requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.