Mission Solutions Engineer
About The Position
Build the mission-critical software capabilities that defend our nation as a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll become an integral part of how GDIT is able to ensure the safety and security of our nation. The DoD Mission Software Engineer is responsible for proposing, designing, integrating, and the delivery of mission-critical software systems that operate in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. This role bridges mission needs, operational workflows, and modern software architectures, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant with DoD cybersecurity and accreditation requirements. The Mission Software Engineer serves as the technical authority for solution design across cloud, edge, and on-prem environments, working closely with program leadership, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to deliver ATO-ready mission software. As a Mission Software Engineer at GDIT, you will shape how the DoD acquires, develops, and deploys mission-critical software capabilities that operate where it matters most: in classified, contested, and disconnected environments. You will serve as a founding leader in GDIT's Mission Software Center of Excellence, setting technical standards and influencing the direction of mission software across the Defense portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 3+ years of experience of using AI for software development
- Experience Architecting large scale software systems
- Modular Open Systems Approaches
- Full stack software development experience
- experience writing DoW proposals/whitepapers
- Agile DevSecOps with automated CI/CD
- Some Experience with AI Assisted DevSecOps
- Cloud Architecture
- Infrastructure as Code
- Secret clearance required to start; must be able to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI
- US citizenship required
- Strong Communications skills both written and verbal
- Software architecture across microservices
- Event-driven systems, and modular monoliths
- Mission-focused mindset with strong operational empathy
- Ability to communicate complex architectures to technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and high-consequence environments
- Python 3.12+
- Django
- PostgreSQL
- Redis 7
- Keycloak 24 (OIDC)
- Open Policy Agent (OPA)
- Celery
- React 18+
- Vite
- Material-UI
- TanStack Query
- React Router v6
- Reactflow
- Docker / Docker Compose
- Kubernetes
- Nginx Reverse Proxy
- Mailpit
Nice To Haves
- Some understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering would be ideal
Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver end-to-end mission software solutions across cloud, edge, and on-premises environments for DoW customers, from concept through ATO
- Partner with Business Development, the CTO organization, and program leadership to shape new opportunities, respond to solicitations, and grow GDIT's mission software pipeline
- Establish and champion modern engineering practices, AI-assisted DevSecOps, automated CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and Agile delivery as repeatable standards across programs
- Apply AI and machine learning technologies to accelerate software delivery, improve decision support, and solve complex operational problems for warfighters
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Full flex work week
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
