Join a mission-focused team working on the Tactical Control System (TCS) Program, where you can grow your software engineering skills while helping deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities. This hybrid role in Manassas, VA supports professional development through hands-on collaboration with experienced engineers across software, systems, and test functions.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain mission-critical software using C++ and Java in a Linux environment.
- Contribute to software design, implementation, code reviews, and testing.
- Troubleshoot software issues and support integration and defect resolution.
- Create and maintain unit tests and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with software, systems, and test engineers to implement and verify requirements.
- Learn and apply team coding standards, development tools, and established software engineering practices.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Foundational programming experience with C++ and Java, demonstrated through coursework, personal projects, internships, or professional experience.
- Familiarity with Linux, including command-line tools and basic development workflows.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and software debugging.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
Preferred skills
- Experience or familiarity with JavaScript for web application development.
- Experience or familiarity with Python or Bash for scripting and automation.
- Familiarity with Docker for containerized development and deployment.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
- Familiarity with Spring Boot for Java-based application and service development.
- Familiarity with Git or other version-control tools.
- Understanding of automated testing and CI/CD practices.
Security and citizenship requirements
- Department of Defense Secret clearance is preferred at time of hire.
- Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Due to the nature of work performed within company facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Additional details
Compensation: USD 77,843 - 86,358 per year.
Workplace options: This position is on site, with options for hybrid work after the first three months of onboarding. While on site, you will be part of the GDMS Progreny facility at 9100 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA.
Experience level: Entry level. Relevant academic projects, internships, and personal software projects are encouraged. Candidates are not expected to have experience with every preferred technology.
