Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Generous PTO

401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Referral Program

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Software Engineer in Chantilly, VA to design and develop software for defense and intelligence applications. Candidates must possess active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph and have a strong background in C# development and software architecture.

Preferred qualifications include Java/Android experience, C/C++/Assembly, and PowerShell, with demonstrated leadership of software teams. The role emphasizes high-security environments and mission-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM field and 9+ years related experience.
• Experience with Software Architecture.
• Requirements definition including iterative derivation with customer input.
• 8+ years development experience with C#.

Skills

C#

Java

Android

C

C++

Assembly

PowerShell

Software Architecture

Team Leadership

Requirements Definition

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related STEM

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