Software Engineer (Hybrid) - 30861

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fort Meade, MD

8d•$115,199 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Enlighten is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. The role works closely with other engineers to create software solutions that meet client needs, using modern tools and technologies and keeping up with developments in the field. The position is part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced small-business environment. The role is hybrid and requires working at a customer site in Fort Meade, Maryland, on average two days per week; schedule flexibility is essential. The engineer may also need to help open or close the workspace during regular business hours.

Requirements

Must currently hold and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Five years of software engineering experience, modern Java frameworks and libraries (such as Spring and Guava), and a bachelor's degree in a related field; alternatively, three years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
Experience designing enterprise APIs.
Experience with RESTful web services.
Experience with microservices architecture.
Experience with object-oriented programming paradigms.
Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with the Linux operating system.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, Nexus, and Maven.
Current/active DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certification.
Strong working knowledge and experience developing Java-based software capabilities.
Inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Experience integrating advanced AI coding agents, specifically Claude Code or Google's Antigravity / Gemini agentic workflows, into daily software engineering work.
Ability to work at the customer site in Fort Meade, Maryland, on average two days per week, with flexibility to accommodate schedule changes.
Willingness and ability to help open or close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Current TS/SCI clearance.
Use of AI tools such as Claude Code or Gemini in daily engineering workflows.
Use of autonomous agents for multi-file implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
Experience with distributed databases, NoSQL databases, or full-text search engines such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or Solr.
Scripting experience.
Prior experience or familiarity with data lakehouses.
Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and standard software development tool suites such as JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub Enterprise.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement complex software capabilities for computer-based systems.
Collaborate with other engineers to develop software solutions that meet client needs.
Develop Java-based software capabilities.
Use autonomous AI agents for multi-file feature implementations, codebase refactoring, and generation of unit and integration tests.
Guide AI agents through complex, multi-repository architectures and critically review generated code for security, performance, and architectural alignment.
Keep up-to-date with emerging software development trends and technologies.
Help open or close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.