Senior Software Engineer - Mission Planning

DS2 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Mission Planning Department onsite in Niceville, FL. This role offers a competitive annual salary range of USD 120,000 to 150,000, comprehensive health benefits, and a collaborative environment that values engineering excellence and practical impact. You will design, develop, deploy, and demonstrate feature-rich mission planning applications and R&D projects, helping shape the Next-Generation Open Mission Planning System for the DoW. Expect a culture that supports continuous learning, hands-on collaboration, and clear opportunities to influence architecture, technology choices, and project outcomes. A Bachelor’s degree and substantial industry experience open the door to mentoring peers and driving large-scale solutions from concept to delivery. Technologies you’ll work with include C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, Angular, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and demonstration of advanced mission planning applications and R&D initiatives.
• Contribute to the Next-Generation Open Mission Planning System for the DoW.
• Articulate the long-term project vision and translate it into actionable features and feasible software designs.
• Develop the architectural runway required for large, scalable solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and programming tools to keep the team well equipped.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus 15 years of experience.
• Proven background in developing mission planning applications for the DoW.
• Active programming experience in one or more of these languages: C#, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience with web frameworks such as React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, or Angular.
• Strong fundamentals in software design and development and the ability to coordinate a team’s workflow.
• Excellent collaboration skills, engaging with teammates to plan projects, resolve issues, and present solutions to clients.
• Effective time management and prioritization to ensure on-time project delivery.
• U.S. Citizen and able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and standard holidays
• 401K savings plan with company matching up to 4%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Certification reimbursement plus bonuses and Learning Platform Subscriptions
• Catered tech talk lunches on topics chosen by you and your teammates
• Sponsored community and volunteer events
• Monthly office social events, game nights, cookouts, and office parties