Tactical Systems Engineer: DoD Combat Software & AI

Jobtailor; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking a seasoned software engineer to design, implement, and test complex systems in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java for DoD programs.

You will analyze legacy code, refactor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements, architectures, and security standards, including Agile, DevSecOps, and MBSE practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-time professional experience.
• Experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS).
• Experience with DoD programs and Linux-based development environments.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Proficiency converting customer requirements into refined software designs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java.
• Analyze legacy code, recompile, refactor using brownfield and greenfield methods.
• Develop software architecture and interfaces between components.
• Collaborate with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
• Participate in design and code reviews and integrate components into environments.
• Support test and integration at labs and government sites.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Java Programming

Linux OS

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Maven

Ant

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience

Tools

Make

VMware vSphere

Azure Cloud

Job description

• Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments
• Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompile them, and incrementally refactor them using brownfield and greenfield methodologies
• Assess and deconstruct Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems
• Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using AI/ML, distributed processing, and modeling
• Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements
• Present project cost, schedule, and technical progress to organization leadership
• Develop software architecture, including hardware and software interfaces between components
• Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems
• Participate in and provide feedback for design and code/peer reviews
• Integrate individual software components into complex software environments
• Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 5+ years of full-time professional experience
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
• Experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
• Familiarity and experience developing tactical systems software on DoD programs
• Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java
• Experience developing in Linux OS environments, including shell scripting
• Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications
• Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern
• Experience with Agile software development processes
• Proficiency working within a Git CM environment
• Comfortable with DevSecOps best practices
• Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision
• Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity
• Ability to work on-site, with potential hybrid flexibility
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
• Extensive combat system design and software experience, ideally AEGIS or SSDS
• Experience with Make, Maven, and Ant
• Experience with X-Windows
• Familiarity with MBSE methodologies
• Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite
• Familiarity with networking concepts including routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewalls
• Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMware vSphere environments, including networking configuration
• Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments, including networking configuration
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organization, planning, and attention-to-detail abilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software design and development, particularly in C, C++, Python, and Java, with a strong focus on combat systems and tactical software for DoD programs. Proficient in Agile methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and capable of translating customer requirements into actionable software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C Programming
• C++ Programming
• Python Programming
• Java Programming
• Agile Software Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Software Architecture
• Tactical Systems Software Development
• Algorithmic Complexity Analysis
• Distributed Systems
• Shell Scripting
• Software Design Patterns
• Combat System Design
• Refactoring
• Integration Testing
• Requirements Documentation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Organization
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• DoD Programs
• Navy Tactical Systems
• AEGIS
• Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
• MBSE Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

• Linux OS
• Git
• Jenkins
• Jira
• Atlassian Tool Suite
• Make
• Maven
• Ant
• VMware vSphere
• Azure Cloud