Software Engineer

Security Clearance: Secret Location: Dahlgren, VA OR Crane, IN

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $100,000 - $130,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview This role supports the integration of missile software from an external weapon system provider into an existing Navy Command and Control (C2) software baseline at Dahlgren. The engineer will focus on real-time software integration, message handling, and power sequencing within Linux and RTOS-based environments. This effort supports operational weapon system integration and requires disciplined software engineering across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate externally developed missile software components into an existing C2 software baseline.
• Implement and validate message sequencing and power-up/power-down sequencing between weapon software and the C2 system.
• Develop, analyze, and modify real-time software operating in Linux and RTOS environments.
• Utilize Real-Time Java within VxWorks-based systems.
• Analyze existing software baselines to understand behavior, interfaces, and constraints.
• Debug, test, and validate software through automated unit testing and system integration testing.
• Apply Open Architecture principles when integrating software with COTS hardware and middleware.
• Follow established SDLC and software configuration management processes.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and progress to engineering and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development principles and Object-Oriented Design.
• Proficiency in C++ and Java.
• Experience developing and debugging software in Linux environments.
• Experience analyzing and modifying existing software codebases.
• Experience implementing full SDLC activities beyond code development alone.
• Experience with software testing, including automated unit and integration testing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet program schedules.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain at least an Interim Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), particularly VxWorks.
• Experience using Real-Time Java in embedded or mission-critical systems.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and 9 or comparable enterprise Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with Open Architecture systems, middleware, and COTS hardware platforms.
• CompTIA Security+ desired, must obtain within 90 days of starting