Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA to contribute to secure software solutions for national security missions. You will work on software architecture, define requirements with customers, and guide development across C#, Java, Android, and C/C++ domains.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership experience, and delivering end-to-end software in a highly secure environment. 9+ years in related fields and strong design/testing skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related STEM with 9+ years experience.
• Experience with software architecture.
• Requirements definition including customer input.

Skills

C#

Java

Android

C/C++/Assembly

Software Architecture

Requirements Definition

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM degree

Tools

PowerShell

Job description

Title: Software Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA

• Clearance:
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply
• Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
• Benefits Overview : Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services
• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM degree and a minimum of 9 years related experience.
• Experience with Software Architecture
• Requirements definition - to include iterative derivation of requirements with customer input
• Must have 8+ years development experience with C# Preferred Qualifications Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• 5+ years experience with Java, Android
• 3+ years experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly
• 2+ years experience with PowerShell
• 2+ years experience leading a software development team