Modernization Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Manassas, VA

1d•$86,800 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a software engineer, you’ll contribute to transforming legacy code into robust, scalable solutions that help ensure Navy combat systems remain effective. This role is more than just coding. You’ll work on a small, embedded software development team that performs hands-on analysis of legacy system complexity, deployment of advanced development tools, and integration of modernized solutions. As an experienced software engineer, you’ll engage with the client daily to execute targeted enhancements.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with software development with Rust and C/C++, including debugging, testing, and system-level programming
Experience with lower-level programming concepts such as memory management, modularity, and design patterns
Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling
Experience with Linux
Experience with Git, SSH, CLI tooling, and general networking fundamentals
Ability to work in both Linux and Windows environments
Ability to interpret sparse or outdated documentation and read legacy interfaces
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python for tooling, scripting, and test automation
Experience in modernizing legacy software systems
Experience with Navy submarine or surface combat systems, including AN/BYG-1, SWFTS, or TI/APB
Experience with messaging or streaming systems such as Kafka, NATS, gRPC, or Redpanda
Experience with system telemetry frameworks such as Prometheus or Grafana
Knowledge of real-time acoustic, sonar, or signal-processing systems
Ability to demonstrate an interest in emerging developer tooling, including local LLMs, vector databases, or workflow automation using AI-forward approaches