Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

Tactical Systems Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMt Laurel Township, NJ, USA$114k - $231k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
At least 5 years of full-time professional experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.
Experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS).
Familiarity and experience developing tactical systems software on Department of Defense programs.
Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages.
Experience developing in Linux operating system environments, including shell scripting.
Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern.
Experience with Agile software development processes.
Proficiency working within a Git configuration management environment.
Comfort with DevSecOps best practices.
Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
Ability to work on-site, with potential hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments.
Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompile them, and incrementally refactor the software using brownfield and greenfield methodologies.
Assess and deconstruct Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems.
Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence and machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.
Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
Present project cost, schedule, and technical progress to organizational leadership.
Develop software architecture, including hardware and software interfaces between software components.
Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.
Participate in and provide feedback for design and code/peer reviews.
Integrate individual software components into complex software environments.
Support test and integration activities at company labs and government Land Based Test Sites.

Desired Qualifications

Extensive experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS).
Experience using the Make build system, Maven, and Ant scripting.
Experience with X-Windows.
Familiarity with Model Based System Engineering methodologies.
Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite.
Familiarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewalls.
Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMware vSphere environments, including networking configuration.
Familiarity designing complex software development environments, including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed-code deployments.
Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments, including networking configuration.

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Tactical System Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.

The Tactical System Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline team focused on the DOW’s initiatives in support of tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned (UxVs) platforms and will be directly responsible for the architecting and refactoring of mission critical legacy weapons system software into a modern software technology stack where the target end state will ensure the highest impact to the US Navy by enabling a microservices based tactical platform within both a cloud-native and tactical-edge deployment model.

Warfare Systems’ project domains include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) based data analytics, cybersecurity, as well as backfit and forward-fit tactical solutions.

The Engineer will be fiercely accountable for the delivery of well-architected and production-ready solutions that exceed the Fleet’s requirements.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.

What You Will Do:

Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments.
Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompiling them, and incrementally apply refactoring to modernize the software using the “brownfield” and “greenfield” methodologies.
Technical assessment and deconstruction of Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems.
Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.
Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress.
Software architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components.
Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.
Participate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews.
Integrate individual software components into complex software environments.
Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS).

Who You Are (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
5+ years of full-time professional experience
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
Experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
Familiarity and experience with developing tactical systems software on DOD programs.
Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages
Adept with developing in Linux OS environments, including shell scripting.
Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern
Experience with Agile software development processes
Proficiency working within a Git CM environment
Comfortable with DevSecOps best practices
Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility.

What Makes You Stand Out:

Extensive experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)
Experience utilizing Make build system, Maven, and Ant scripting
Experience with X-Windows
Familiar with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite
Familiarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewall
Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration
Familiarity designing complex software development environments including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed-code deployments
Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments including networking configuration
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
Strong organization and planning skills
Attention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

Pay Range*: $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

About the Company

Innovative Defense Technologies

Automated software testing and defense cybersecurity.

IDT automates software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity for Department of Defense mission-critical systems, using its patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology to support the full software testing lifecycle from component tests to system integration and results analysis. The product automates test execution, configuration assessment, and result reporting, offering repeatable tests, on-demand regression checks for cyber threats, and statistically rigorous analysis to cut time and manpower. Its differentiation comes from the ATRT patent and its ability to tailor automated testing across large, complex systems for defense needs. The company's goal is to help field new software capabilities faster and more affordably by reducing the time and cost spent on software testing.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.6M
Headquarters: Arlington County, VA
Founded: 2006

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