Make A Meaningful Difference To National Defense

National Defense

MissionSystemsSoftwareEngineer

$69–69k Rome, New York, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Mission Systems Software Engineer at Make A Meaningful Difference To National Defense. Skills: Full Stack Development, Mission Systems Engineering, Cloud Integration, DevSecOps, Microservices Architecture. Resolve problems with complete end-to-end solutions in a fast and agile environment. Architect enterprise-grade mission systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Build enterprise-grade mission systems; Modernize ISR mission and weapon-system environments; Develop resilient software solutions; Transition technologies into operational use

Industry & Context.

National Defense
Problems you'll solve

Resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance (preferred), Identity verification process using biometrics and AI, On camera during interviews and assessments, Prohibition of AI tools during interviews unless explicitly permitted, Cameras on during virtual meetings

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years of experience in software engineering, Experience architecting and deploying full stack applications, including backend services, front-end components, and API-driven integrations, Experience with two modern languages, such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or TypeScript, Experience with a major front-end framework, such as React, Angular, or Vue, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and secure coding practices, Experience with containers and orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift, Experience with infrastructure-as-code and environment automation such as Terraform or Ansible, Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Nice to Have

Experience integrating software with MBSE or digital engineering environments, such as SysML, Cameo, or MagicDraw, Experience developing software for DoD or Intelligence Community mission systems, including ISR or weapon-system modernization, Experience with MLOps, data engineering pipelines, or modeling and simulation tools including STK, MATLAB, or Simulink, Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architecture, zero-trust principles, service mesh, and enterprise observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry, TS/SCI clearance, Professional Certifications such as CISSP, CKAD, CKA, AWS, Azure, or Security+ Certification

What You'll Do.

Resolve problems with complete end-to-end solutions in a fast and agile environment

Architect enterprise-grade mission systems

Modernize ISR mission and weapon-system environments

and digital thread concepts into resilient software solutions

Ensure every solution considers the broader architecture

and future capability enhancements required to transition technologies into operational use

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Guide delivery teams; Collaborate with colleagues and customers

Full Job Description

Mission Systems Software Engineer **The Opportunity:** As a Full Stack Developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast and agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to architect systems that make a meaningful difference to national defense, we need you on our team. We’re seeking a seasoned Full Stack Lead with the engineering depth to build enterprise-grade mission systems and the leadership skills to guide delivery teams. As a Lead Full Stack Developer supporting The Department of War (DoW) and the Intelligence Community (IC), you’ll help modernize ISR mission and weapon-system environments, integrating cloud, platform engineering, DevSecOps, microservices, and digital thread concepts into resilient software solutions. You’ll ensure every solution considers the broader architecture, security posture, and future capability enhancements required to transition technologies into operational use. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 3+ years of experience in software engineering * Experience architecting and deploying full stack applications, including backend services, front-end components, and API-driven integrations * Experience with two modern languages, such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or TypeScript * Experience with a major front-end framework, such as React, Angular, or Vue * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and secure coding practices * Experience with containers and orchestration technologies, such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift * Experience with infrastructure-as-code and environment automation such as Terraform or Ansible * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering **Nice If You Have:** * Experience integrating software with MBSE or digital engineering environments, such as SysML, Cameo, or MagicDraw * Experience developing software for DoD or Intelligence Communit

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