Software Engineer, Level 3
About The Position
We’re looking for a Software Engineer who thrives in solving complex technical challenges and building high‑performance systems. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and enhance a wide range of software solutions—including real‑time systems, large‑scale data processing, advanced analytics, and business applications—based on well‑defined requirements. You’ll work independently or as part of a collaborative team to review, test, and refine software components, ensuring every piece meets design expectations. You’ll help resolve software issues, apply modern development methodologies, and shape system architecture through smart hardware/software trade‑offs, effective reuse strategies, and thoughtful integration of COTS/GOTS technologies. Join us and expand your impact, sharpen your engineering craft, and build a career where innovation and growth go hand‑in‑hand. This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
Requirements
- Twenty (20) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- U.S. Citizens
- Possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Debug existing software and correct defects.
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
- Write or review software and system documentation.
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
- Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries.
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components.
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematic models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
- Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products.
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
- Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met.
- Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
- Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
- Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
- Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software.
- Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
- Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
- Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
