Senior Software Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)•Arlington, VA

37d•$135,000 - $273,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in U.S. Navy tactical combat systems to support a fast-paced, customer-focused test and experimentation team. This role requires deep experience in designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex software products in mission-critical environments. This role applies interdisciplinary engineering principles to ensure that software, networks, and mission systems operate effectively, securely, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field or equivalent relevant full-time experience.
7+ years of relevant experience in system engineering or integration roles.
All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or other real-time systems programming languages.
Experience with Linux/Unix-based environments and real-time operating systems.
Proficiency working with version control software like Git, SVN and software development environments
Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
Strong system integration and test experience, including distributed and tactical systems.
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability and configuration management.
Experience leading test execution and integration activities across functional teams
Experience supporting U.S. Navy combat systems integration, testing, or sustainment.
Strong understanding of real-time distributed systems, radar systems, and weapon control logic
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and execute multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy surface warfare systems and tactical applications (e.g., Aegis Weapon System, SSDS, Link-16).
Experience in technical leadership or principal engineering roles.
Knowledge of missile defense, air and missile warfare, or integrated fire control systems.
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) across fire control and command subsystems
Experience developing, testing, and troubleshooting large-scale or distributed DoD software systems.
Experience supporting rapid prototyping, experimentation, integration, and capability demonstrations.

Responsibilities

Support full development lifecycle including system design, implementation, integration, test, and deployment of complex systems supporting DoD and Navy operational.
Conduct architecture analysis for distributed combat systems (hardware/software/network).
Design, develop, and maintain real-time software systems supporting Navy combat systems and tactical data processing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, logistics, and test organizations.
Support system certification, verification, and validation activities in accordance with DoD standards.
Provide technical leadership in design reviews, code reviews, and system-level engineering discussions.
Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Participate in technical reviews (MRA, MRR, DAWG, TWEG, etc.) and support government and stakeholder briefings.