Senior X-Midas Software Developer | Intelligence Community | TS/SCI Clearance
Join our employee-owned team as a Senior X-Midas Software Developer and play a critical role in developing and sustaining mission-critical software solutions for the Intelligence Community. We're seeking an experienced software engineer with 7+ years of X-Midas development expertise to contribute to the ongoing modernization of the X-Midas baseline used across multiple classified programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact defense and intelligence projects while collaborating with a talented team of engineers dedicated to delivering cutting-edge signal processing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the sustainment, feature development, and modernization efforts for the X-Midas baseline deployed across Intelligence Community programs
- Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and repeatable software delivery
- Develop, test, and validate X-Midas modules and components against detailed design specifications
- Identify and implement system performance improvements, architectural enhancements, and operational stability upgrades with minimal program disruption
- Write clean, maintainable code in C++ and Python for signal processing applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple sites to guide technical direction and establish best practices
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the development team
- Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives
- Ensure compliance with security best practices and government requirements in classified environments
Required Qualifications
- Active TS security clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred
- 7+ years of hands-on X-Midas application development experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- Strong software development expertise in C++ and Python; experience with additional programming languages is a plus
- Proven track record building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
- Demonstrated experience creating, testing, and validating X-Midas modules and components
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems (Rocky, RHEL, CentOS, or similar distributions)
- Strong knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
- Experience working within collaborative, cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to document technical solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- Signal Processing & DSP Expertise: Background in digital signal processing (DSP) software applications including signal detection, spectrum monitoring, geolocation, RF analysis, or related techniques
- Testing & Performance: Experience with software testing, debugging, and performance tuning in complex multi-language signal processing environments
- DevOps & Automation: Knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automated testing frameworks
- System Analysis: Proven ability to analyze existing legacy systems, understand complex dependencies, and implement changes with minimal operational disruption
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash, Python scripting) and automation tools
- Security & Compliance: Applied knowledge of security best practices, compliance requirements, and development standards in classified or government environments
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to undergo polygraph examination
Compensation
Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 USD, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with an employee-owned company where your contributions directly impact the success and growth of the organization. As a Senior X-Midas Software Developer, you'll be at the forefront of critical intelligence and defense initiatives, working on mission-critical software that makes a real difference in national security.
You’ll collaborate with a small, highly experienced team of engineers who are passionate about technical excellence and continuous improvement. The role provides significant opportunities for technical leadership, architectural influence, and professional growth while working on challenging problems in signal processing and intelligence systems.
Beyond the competitive compensation, you’ll benefit from the stability and unique advantages of employee ownership, meaningful work supporting the Intelligence Community, and the chance to shape the future direction of widely-used X-Midas baseline software deployed across multiple classified programs.