Software Engineer with Security Clearance

CTC Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking Software Engineers for a contingent program supporting mission-critical capabilities across SIGINT, RF, cyber, and cybersecurity environments.

Responsibilities include designing, coding, debugging, integrating, and optimizing software for real-time systems and large data processing. Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required; location includes Annapolis Junction and Ft. Meade, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline is required.
• Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE is required.
• Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze documented requirements to derive software design approaches and performance expectations for complex mission-focused systems.
• Design, code, enhance, and maintain software supporting SIGINT, RF, cyber, and cybersecurity mission needs.
• Debug existing software, correct defects, and improve performance across new and legacy operating environments.
• Integrate software into modified systems and support interoperability with hardware, platforms, and mission interfaces.
• Develop data queries, database interfaces, and algorithms that meet functional, timing, and system performance standards.
• Support software testing, quality control, and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to define requirements, constraints, capabilities, and technical limitations.
• Contribute to real-time systems, large data set processing, analytics, and other performance-driven software solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Summary CTC Group is seeking Software Engineers for a contingent program supporting mission-critical capabilities across SIGINT, RF, cyber, and cybersecurity environments. This role develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems with a focus on integration, performance, and operational mission impact.

Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Analyze documented requirements to derive software design approaches and performance expectations for complex mission-focused systems.
• Design, code, enhance, and maintain software supporting SIGINT, RF, cyber, and cybersecurity mission needs.
• Debug existing software, correct defects, and improve performance across new and legacy operating environments.
• Integrate software into modified systems and support interoperability with hardware, platforms, and mission interfaces.
• Develop data queries, database interfaces, and algorithms that meet functional, timing, and system performance standards.
• Support software testing, quality control, and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with system and hardware engineers to define requirements, constraints, capabilities, and technical limitations.
• Contribute to real-time systems, large data set processing, analytics, and other performance-driven software solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Level 0 Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Level 1 Qualifications

• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of eleven (11) years experience.

Level 2 Qualifications

• Fourteen (14) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of eighteen (18) years experience.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of twenty-four (24) years experience. #CJ

Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations. CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.