Software Engineer – Mission Planning
About The Position
Are you interested in creating mission‑critical software that directly supports our warfighter? Do you want to join a team pushing forward new and emerging technologies? Are you someone who thrives on fresh ideas, collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning? If so, DS2 invites you to apply for a spot on our team! We are seeking a Software Engineer with both imagination and technical drive. Someone eager to help shape the future of weapons planning. In this role you’ll craft high‑impact applications that empower the warfighter, transform complex weapon planning data into clear, actionable insight, and push the boundaries of what modern mission planning systems can accomplish. If you’re energized by tackling hard problems, fascinated by mission‑focused engineering, and ready to build tools that guide critical decisions, we’d be excited to welcome you to the team.
Requirements
- Has a bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field and 3 years of experience.
- Has background in developing mission planning applications for the DoW
- Actively programs with one or more of the following languages: C#, Razor, or Java
- Has experience using Web frameworks such as Blazor, .NET MAUI, or ASP.NET
- Demonstrates strong fundamental skills in software design and development and the ability to coordinate the team’s workflow
- Engages with teammates, both virtually and face-to-face, to plan projects, seek out or provide help on issues, as well as present solutions to clients
- Manages time well and can prioritize a team's tasks to ensure projects are completed on time
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Nice To Haves
- Have experience developing containerized microservices in a Kubernetes environment
- Have examples of code or applications you’ve built that we can check out
- Are proficient with multiple IDEs, Languages, or Frameworks
- Have a background taking an entire development through launch
- Can demonstrate proficiency with AI-Assisted software development workflows
- Received one or more Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications or any other technical certifications
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and demonstrating feature-rich applications and R&D projects
- Collaborate with customers to identify functional requirements and develop quality solutions
- Work with your team to test, develop, peer review, and continuously integrate changes into the code base
- Conduct research for, report on, and create proof-of-concepts and prototypes for modern ways to support next generation aviation mission planning
- Learn emerging technologies and programming tools to keep you and your team as well equipped as possible
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
- Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
- 401K savings plan with company-matching contributions up to 4%
- Educational and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Certification reimbursement + bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
- Catered tech talk lunches on topics picked by you and your teammates
- Sponsored community and volunteer events, giving back to our community
- Monthly office social events; game night, cook outs and office parties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
