Senior Tactical Data Link Software Engineer

Everfox • Richardson, TX

3d • $142,600 - $197,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Everfox is seeking a Senior Tactical Data Link Software Engineer to develop and support secure software solutions in U.S. Government and military environments. The role focuses on developing and testing product capabilities, software development and build tools, software test infrastructure, and operational support for cross-domain products. The engineer will work in a collaborative team supporting secure Linux desktop environments, IT operations and enterprise management, IP networking and routing, and remote or virtual desktop deployments. Expertise in legacy U.S. Government messaging systems will be used to help define requirements and guide the design and implementation of secure message gateways.

The role is described as hybrid, with on-site collaboration typically two to three days each week and candidates expected to live within about 50 miles of the office. The posting also lists the location as Remote.

The position requires hands-on expertise with military messaging and tactical data-link standards, Linux software development, and networking. The engineer will develop and test software, integrate capabilities into complex products, create data inspection policies, and provide technical briefings to customers and Everfox leadership.

Requirements

• Direct experience with Link 16, JREAP-C, TADIL-J, USMTF, VMF, and related standards and protocols.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience developing software in Linux environments using programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, Go, C/C++, and/or Bash.
• Hands-on experience implementing TCP/IP networking and related protocols such as HTTP, SSH, IPSEC, and TLS/SSL.
• Robust understanding of private and public keys and/or certificates.
• Experience with version control technologies such as Git.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise, Fedora, or Ubuntu Linux operating systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with security design and architecture of Cross Domain solutions (CDS).
• Experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, or OpenCode.
• Agile or Scrum development experience.
• Experience deploying cloud technologies such as MS Azure or AWS.
• Development experience in a distributed, parallel, or clustered processing environment.
• Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such as RDP, Citrix Receiver, or VMware Horizon View.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on in Linux-based environments.
• Develop new features and extensions to existing products using languages such as Rust, C, C++, Java, and proprietary languages.
• Integrate new features and extensions into complex products using Linux and scripting expertise.
• Use standard networking concepts to support the design and implementation of Cross Domain capabilities.
• Develop data inspection policies using proprietary and open-source programming languages.
• Provide technical briefings to customers and Everfox leadership as required.
• Support software testing, debugging, and operational support for secure Linux desktop environments, IT operations and enterprise management, IP networking and routing, and remote or virtual desktop deployments.
• Use legacy U.S. Government messaging expertise to guide requirements definition and the design and implementation of secure message gateways.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• 401k match
• Contribution to healthcare coverages
• Bonus plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior