UUV Defense Software Engineer - DevOps & Simulation

Serco; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Additional voluntary coverages

Job summary

Serco is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join the AMSTC team in Newport, RI. You will design, develop, and test advanced unmanned underwater vehicle systems for critical military programs, focusing on software sustainment, system integration, and DevOps in a controlled environment.

You will lead initiatives supporting NUWC and Navy programs, with opportunities to contribute to architecture, testing, and deployment across mission scenarios and configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain or transfer a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong programming experience in C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD, DDS middleware, and containerization (Docker).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to government and external user communities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance core simulation software (PCX).
• Design, implement, and maintain automated simulation and test pipelines.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines in secure environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance and compliance.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab

Docker

Google Test

CI/CD

DDS middleware

Job description

Serco is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join the AMSTC team in Newport, RI. You will design, develop, and test advanced unmanned underwater vehicle systems for critical military programs, focusing on software sustainment, system integration, and DevOps in a controlled environment.

You will lead initiatives supporting NUWC and Navy programs, with opportunities to contribute to architecture, testing, and deployment across mission scenarios and configurations.