Software Engineer Top Secret

Judit Inc; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Judit Inc. in Cockeysville, MD, seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded systems. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, lead small teams, and contribute to AI-enabled capabilities in a hands-on lab setting.

The role emphasizes object-oriented design, modern software practices, and strong leadership. Candidates with RF knowledge and a track record of delivering complex projects will excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience with object-oriented design and modern software practices.
• 5+ years in a Level III role; 10+ years for Level IV.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship abilities.
• RF technologies familiarity is a plus; signal processing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Work with embedded systems, including microcontrollers, GPUs, and FPGA interfaces.
• Lead the development of user-friendly graphical interfaces for complex systems, aligned with requirements and constraints.
• Integrate AI technology into product capabilities.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers in hands-on lab environments for software support.
• Debug and troubleshoot using lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Define system requirements and architecture with systems engineers and customers.
• Contribute to technical sections of proposals.
• Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Lead small software development teams as needed.

Skills

OO design

CI/CD

Test-driven development

Leadership

Communication

RF knowledge

Signal processing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

What Youll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using languages such as C#, C++, Java, and Python.
• Work with embedded systems, including microcontrollers, GPUs, and FPGA interfaces.
• Lead the development of intuitive and user-friendly graphical user interfaces for complex, multi-functional systems, ensuring alignment with user requirements and technical constraints.
• Integrate AI technology into our product capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers in dynamic, hands-on lab environments to provide critical software expertise during development and troubleshooting phases.
• Debug and troubleshoot using industry-standard lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, digital oscilloscopes).
• Work with systems engineers and customers to define system requirements and architecture.
• Contribute to technical sections of proposals.
• Support project planning and monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Lead small software development teams as needed.

Additional Responsibilities for Level IV:

• Demonstrate comprehensive expertise in embedded systems, including microcontrollers, GPUs, and FPGA interfaces.
• Take ownership of the design and development of user-friendly and highly intuitive graphical user interfaces for complex systems, ensuring a seamless experience tailored to system requirements.
• Work with systems engineers and senior stakeholders to define, review, and execute system requirements, architecture, and technical roadmaps, while driving alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead project planning activities at a higher scale, including medium-sized teams, and drive project success with superior leadership and technical planning.
• Act as a key advisor and technical leader to improve organizational capabilities, collaborating with executive stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to shape and influence the broader technical vision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience for Level III; 10+ years for Level IV.
• Must have an active U.S. Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Comprehensive expertise in object-oriented design principles and extensive experience with modern software engineering practices, including continuous integration, test-driven development, and best practices for maintainable, scalable systems design.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor software engineering teams.
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) technologies and concepts is a plus, with hands-on experience preferred.
• Signal processing knowledge is a plus.

• Track record of owning and delivering complex projects on time, meeting requirements in high-stakes environments.

Additional Qualifications for Level IV:

• Expert knowledge of object-oriented design principles and the ability to architect and deliver complex, scalable, and high-performance software solutions following modern software development best practices.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, demonstrating the ability to lead technical discussions, mentor cross-functional teams, and align diverse stakeholders toward common objectives.
• Established track record of owning and delivering mission-critical projects, ensuring high-quality results under strict deadlines and in high-stakes environments. Proven ability to define and manage technical risks, scope, and system performance.
• Proven history of acting as a thought leader and a key contributor to innovative projects while improving organizational engineering practices.