Software Engineer

Visionist • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Visionist is hiring a Software Engineer for a fully funded opportunity on its largest prime contract. The role supports a mission-focused program covering systems design and engineering, database administration, data science and knowledge management, enterprise risk management, integration and test, and operations and systems support. The team works collaboratively with users, policy makers, and mission leadership to develop specialized tools that improve operational efficiency.

The Software Engineer will identify workflow bottlenecks and develop AI-driven improvements for readiness, qualification, and certification processes. The role includes integrating AI harnesses with organizational data and tools, developing custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, applying systems engineering across the solution lifecycle, and using AI-assisted software engineering practices to build and maintain automation tools. The position also provides documentation and training support to help stakeholders adopt new tools.

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. U.S. citizenship is required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible. Applicants selected will be required to obtain or maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or an additional four years of experience in place of the degree.
• 12 or more years of experience in software development.
• Experience with operating systems and networking concepts, including security, design, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Bash, Python, and C++.
• Experience applying AI/ML technologies to improve workflow efficiency and automate routine tasks.
• Familiarity with AI harnesses and agentic workflows, including implementing Skills and MCP servers.
• Experience applying systems engineering fundamentals from initial design through development and delivery.
• Experience with technical documentation generation and organization.
• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with organizational leadership, training staff, and stakeholders to identify process bottlenecks and define requirements for AI-driven improvements.
• Design and develop AI solutions to streamline readiness, qualification, and certification workflows.
• Integrate and configure AI harnesses, including developing custom Skills and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, to connect AI workflows with organizational data and tools.
• Apply systems engineering fundamentals throughout the lifecycle, from initial design and prototyping through development, testing, and delivery.
• Use AI software engineering practices to develop, refine, and maintain automation tools using Python, Bash, and C++.
• Leverage AI to support the development, review, and maintenance of documentation.
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support the training team's adoption of new AI tools.
• Provide systems engineering expertise and technical documentation support to training staff and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases and performance-based bonuses.
• Four weeks of paid time off that is not use-or-lose, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours.
• 80 hours of paid parental leave and an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for individuals and families; employees who waive medical benefits receive an additional $4,680 per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Annual $600 lifestyle bonus for fitness, technology, or an HSA.
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Regular company social activities, including happy hours, baseball games, and activity clubs.

What This Job Offers

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