Software Engineer – Weapons Planning

DS2 is hiring a Software Engineer to build feature-rich software for weapons planning and mission-focused decision support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and demonstrate feature-rich applications and R&D projects
• Work on the Next-Generation Open Mission Planning System for the DoW
• Communicate long-term project vision, then translate it into detailed features and feasible software designs
• Create an architectural foundation to support large-scale solutions
• Continuously learn emerging technologies and programming tools to keep skills current across the team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar technical field
• 9+ years of experience in software engineering
• Background developing mission planning applications for the DoW
• Actively programming with one or more of: C#, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Experience with web frameworks including one or more of: React, Node.js, Vue.js, Next.js, ASP.NET, Angular
• Strong fundamental skills in software design and development
• Ability to coordinate the team’s workflow
• Collaborate with teammates in virtual and face-to-face settings to plan projects, resolve issues, and present solutions to clients
• Manage time effectively and prioritize team tasks to support on-time delivery
• U.S. Citizenship required and must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Technologies

• C#
• Java
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• Node.js
• Vue.js
• Next.js
• ASP.NET
• Angular

Location

• Niceville, FL (onsite)

Salary

• USD 85,000 - 105,000 per year

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing containerized microservices in a Kubernetes environment
• Examples of code or applications to review
• Proficiency across multiple IDEs, languages, or frameworks
• Background taking an entire development through launch
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted software development workflows
• Scrum, Microsoft, Google Developer certifications, or other technical certifications

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 contributions 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 night, cook outs, office parties)

Please note: U.S. Citizenship is required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

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