Software Engineer - JobID-0207

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team in Arlington, VA, Mount Laurel, NJ, or San Diego, CA. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and integrating software solutions to support defense industry customers.

About the Role

The Software Engineer will build high-quality, innovative, and performant software that complies with coding standards and technical design. All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on-site position requiring at least 4 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

• Scope and define requirements to manage formal and informal deliverables within a project.
• Support conversion of customer requirements into a refined vision, including user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems.
• Design and implement solutions using state-of-the-art data structures, algorithms, patterns, and tools.
• Explore and prototype next-generation solutions.
• Develop, test, and integrate software using multiple languages and technology stacks.
• Create software interfaces for communication across various network protocols and messaging frameworks.
• Integrate software components into complex environments.
• Maintain a focus on quality to meet stakeholder objectives and acceptance requirements.
• Participate in design and code reviews, and develop software using secure coding practices.
• Support test and integration activities in IDT labs and customer labs.
• Assess, plan, identify, analyze, mitigate, and control risks and opportunities.
• Support preparation, tracking, and delivery of contractual deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
• Experience converting customer requirements into a refined vision.
• Experience with software testing and configuration management.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts.
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, and teamwork.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an AI Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, Data Pipeline Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Software/Cloud Security Engineer.
• Experience developing software with modern programming languages/frameworks.
• Experience integrating and testing complex software applications.
• Experience with testing software and test automation.
• Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases.
• Experience with containerized deployment technologies.
• Experience designing and developing APIs.
• Experience with various network/messaging protocols.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining application security controls.
• Experience working with version control software.
• Experience developing web user interfaces with modern libraries/frameworks.
• Experience using AI to accelerate software development and delivery.
• Understanding of basic network and virtualization concepts.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and education. This range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching.
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month).
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program.
• Professional Development Resources.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events.
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards.
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches.