Software Engineer

TEKsystems•Torrance, CA

20d•$45 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Intermediate and Sr. Software Engineers to support a mission-critical national security program focused on advanced ground, space, and defense systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technologies that support missile tracking, space domain awareness, intelligence operations, and strategic defense initiatives. As a member of a highly specialized engineering team, you will develop and maintain software that directly supports operational missions and decision-making capabilities used across some of the nation's most critical defense programs. Engineers in this environment work on complex technical challenges involving real-time data processing, mission systems integration, advanced algorithms, and high-performance software applications. This position is ideal for software engineers who are passionate about solving difficult technical problems, working within secure environments, and contributing to programs where reliability, performance, and mission success are paramount. The team develops and sustains advanced software systems that process, analyze, and manage mission-critical data in support of national security objectives. Engineers work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance existing capabilities while developing next-generation solutions for evolving mission requirements. The systems supported by this program operate in highly demanding environments where software performance, scalability, and accuracy directly impact operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Strong professional experience developing software in C++
Object-oriented design and development experience
Experience working within Linux environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies
Experience debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing software applications
Ability to develop and maintain complex software systems in a team-based environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience working on large-scale software development efforts
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline and relevant professional experience OR Master's degree in a related field and relevant experience OR additional equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Professional experience developing software using C++
Experience working in Linux-based development environments
Experience with object-oriented software design principles
Experience working within Agile, Spiral, Waterfall, or similar development frameworks
Ability to work full-time on-site within a classified environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Aerospace, Space, or National Security programs
Experience developing software for mission-critical systems
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), including: VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, INTEGRITY
Experience with embedded software development
Experience with software architecture and systems design
Knowledge of distributed systems and high-performance computing environments
Experience supporting software integration and system-level testing
Experience developing software based on mathematical models or algorithm requirements
Familiarity with hardware/software integration activities
Experience with verification and validation processes
Exposure to signal processing, radar systems, RF systems, or space-related technologies
Experience operating in secure or classified development environments

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications using C++
Develop software solutions supporting mission systems, command and control systems, and data processing applications
Implement and test software features based on defined system and algorithm requirements
Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver mission-focused capabilities
Participate in software architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning activities
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues
Develop and execute unit tests to validate software functionality and reliability
Support software integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities
Contribute throughout the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
Ensure compliance with software engineering standards, processes, and best practices
Work within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development environments as required