ME00683-Software Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering, Inc.•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$165,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and sustainment of complex software systems in support of mission requirements. This position analyzes user and system needs, develops scalable software solutions, improves existing applications, and works closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software capabilities align with broader system architectures and operational constraints. The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with strong technical, cloud, DevSecOps, and Agile development experience who can contribute independently while also supporting small-team leadership and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Fourteen (14) years of experience supporting programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity
Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
Experience analyzing software and system requirements and developing technical solutions
Experience with software development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Experience supporting software development within Agile or Scrum environments
JIRA and GitLab: Experience supporting development workflows, issue tracking, source control, and collaborative software development
Agile/Scrum: Experience with iterative development, sprint planning, backlog management, and Agile team coordination
Infrastructure as Code: Experience defining, provisioning, and managing infrastructure using Terraform
AWS Cloud Security: Experience implementing cloud security practices including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, encryption, auditing, and resource protection
CI/CD: Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines that automate software testing, building, integration, and deployment

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to troubleshoot complex software and integration issues
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong attention to quality, documentation, and technical compliance
Ability to lead small technical efforts and coordinate development activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Analyze user, mission, and system requirements to support software design, performance expectations, technical feasibility, and implementation planning.
Design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain software applications and system components.
Add new features and capabilities to existing software systems while maintaining compatibility and performance.
Apply algorithmic thinking to develop efficient, scalable solutions that meet functional and performance requirements.
Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions ranging from basic data retrieval to complex data-processing logic.
Debug, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
Support software installation, configuration, enhancement, and maintenance activities.
Contribute to software and system integration activities across new and existing environments.
Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and other technical stakeholders to ensure software solutions align with system architecture, interfaces, and constraints.
Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
Perform quality control activities to ensure compliance with coding standards, technical requirements, and established engineering processes.
Validate software compatibility, stability, and performance throughout integration and testing activities.
Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for software and integration issues.
Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software applications, interfaces, system components, and development processes.
Recommend and implement improvements to software development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows.
Identify inefficiencies and propose practical enhancements that improve quality, repeatability, and delivery performance.
Support configuration control, version management, and traceability throughout the software development lifecycle.
Contribute effectively within Agile software development teams.
Lead small technical efforts, tasks, or workstreams as needed.
Assist with coordinating software development activities to support timely and compliant delivery.
Participate in sprint planning, backlog management, issue resolution, technical reviews, and team collaboration activities.
Support continuous improvement across engineering, development, testing, and deployment processes.