SSDS Software Engineer – Naval Systems, On-Site

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA seeks an SSDS Software Engineer for the Advanced Capabilities team, focusing on tactical combat system software interfaces with naval systems (SSDS, RAM, CIWS). Role requires full-time on-site presence in Arlington, VA.

Required active Secret clearance, strong C++/Java skills, and DoD software experience. Travel up to 10% may be needed; programming with CI/CD and SDLC processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or other STEM field (or equivalent full-time professional experience)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design, development, and management of complex software systems for the DoD
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Java, with an understanding of memory management and real-time execution constraints
• Navy Combat Systems Exposure: Hands-on software development or integration experience supporting tactical Navy programs (such as SSDS, RAM, or CIWS)
• Tactical Networking: Experience with publish-subscribe middleware like DDS (Data Distribution Service) and standard network protocols
• Development Workflow: Proficiency with Git/SVN, Jira, Confluence, and working within structured Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test high-performance tactical software components using modern C++ or Java
• Integrate software components with complex Navy tactical combat systems, specifically developing interfaces and middleware wrappers for SSDS, RAM, or CIWS data streams
• Build low-latency software interfaces to transport tactical messages across network protocols (TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka)
• Prototype next-generation automated testing solutions and support integration within IDT labs and on-site Navy land-based test sites (LBTS)
• Translate complex tactical Navy weapon specifications and ICDs (Interface Control Documents) into functional, automated test scripts and software requirements

Skills

C++/Java

Real-time execution

SDLC

Navy combat systems exposure

Tactical networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Git

SVN

Jira

Confluence

DDS

ActiveMQ

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware ESXi

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) in Arlington, VA seeks an SSDS Software Engineer for the Advanced Capabilities team, focusing on tactical combat system software interfaces with naval systems (SSDS, RAM, CIWS). Role requires full-time on-site presence in Arlington, VA.

Required active Secret clearance, strong C++/Java skills, and DoD software experience. Travel up to 10% may be needed; programming with CI/CD and SDLC processes is essential.