Full-Time
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Posted on 8/18/2026
iDirect Government
51-200 employees
Secure satellite IP communications for government
Compensation Overview
$70.8k - $123.8k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Herndon, VA, USA
Hybrid
Remote work is available from the Herndon location; travel is 0–10%.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
 Software Engineering (1) |
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- At least 3 years of related full-stack development experience.
- Proven experience in front-end and back-end application development.
- Strong expertise with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue and Angular.
- Strong expertise with web services and RESTful applications.
- Expertise with Node.js and WebSockets, plus an in-depth understanding of microservices methodologies.
- Familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3.
- Familiarity with system-level issues including scaling, security, and responsiveness.
- Solid programming experience in object-oriented design and development.
- Experience working in Linux or a POSIX operating-system environment.
- Familiarity with software configuration management, defect-tracking tools, and peer review.
- Strong documentation and writing skills.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software, Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Active Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret-level Department of Defense clearance.
- Design and implement web-application features using modern web frameworks and techniques, from requirements through production and deployment.
- Add functionality and resolve customer-facing bugs in an existing web application.
- Contribute to the architecture and design of new and existing user interfaces.
- Prepare prototypes and screenshots for stakeholder review and approval.
- Advise on best practices, new techniques, software quality, and process improvement.
- Create, modify, and maintain RESTful web services.
- Develop applications using Go, GraphQL, Vue, and similar modern technologies.
- Assist with estimating the time and effort required to implement new features.
- Participate in design reviews and peer code reviews, and improve overall product quality.
- Interface with cross-functional teams to implement feature dependencies successfully.
- Act as a member of an Agile Scrum team.
- Knowledge of satellite communication protocols.
- Experience with C++, Java, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Understanding of SQL and relational-database access, including PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MySQL.
- Working knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Redis and MongoDB.
- Familiarity with responsive-design frameworks such as Bootstrap.
- Familiarity with developing web interfaces for embedded devices.
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and IPv6.
- Familiarity with Docker, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Go, Conan, CMake, and C++11.
- Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Git, SharePoint, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
iDirect Government provides secure satellite-based voice, video, and data connectivity for government and defense customers, enabling communications in air, sea, and on land. Its satellite IP solutions deliver voice, video, and data over satellite links with a focus on secure, bandwidth-efficient, and scalable performance for missions such as ISR, airborne, maritime, and disaster response. The company differentiates itself through a 20+ year track record, a dedicated government focus, and its emphasis on security and efficient use of satellite bandwidth across domestic and international operations. The goal is to offer trusted, dependable satellite connectivity that supports critical government missions and emergency response wherever operations occur.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 WCore and 450RM launches refreshed the product line quickly.
- February 2026 over-the-air DVB-S2X testing validated WCore before field deployments.
- January 2026 SHIELD selection opens task orders across missile defense programs.
What critics are saying
- L3Harris-Comtech's March 2026 multi-orbit modem directly attacks iDirectGov's military edge.
- Dependence on government task orders leaves revenue lumpy until SHIELD awards convert.
- If software-defined rivals standardize waveforms, iDirectGov's hardware margins disappear by 2027.
What makes iDirect Government unique
- WCore virtualizes 16 waveforms across GEO, MEO, LEO, and cloud deployments.
- Glowlink's CSIR anti-jam tech and FIPS 140-3 Level 3 encryption harden contested links.
- SHIELD IDIQ eligibility ties iDirectGov to Missile Defense Agency budgets through 2036.
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iDirectGov releases wcore virtualization tool, supporting 16 waveforms. iDirectGov Releases WCore Virtualization Tool, Supporting 16 Waveforms 11 hours ago (0 Comments) Posted by: Randall Barney Share | Facebook X Email LinkedIn iDirect Government has released a new virtualization tool called WCore that supports 16 waveforms and is designed so that waveforms can be rapidly deployed, scaled, and managed. WCore is a virtualized waveform core that is designed to integrate both iDirectGov-hosted and third-party applications. The company said it eliminates the need for waveforms to interface directly with specific hardware in a way that accelerates development, simplifies integration, and supports a vendor-agnostic approach to waveform deployment. "By abstracting hardware complexity, accelerating third-party development and enabling rapid switching between waveforms, the WCore enhances both resiliency and operational agility. Its ability to unify multiple waveforms and platforms into a single, flexible framework designates it as a critical enabler for next-generation satcom environments," commented Tim Winter, iDirectGov president. Announced Monday, the WCore powered 4-Series supports approximately 16 waveforms, including Evolution Defense, Viasat GX, SES Flex, DVB-S2X, sovereign and the enhanced bandwidth efficient modem (EBEM). - More>> | " Back to Index |. Its sponsors. 5/19/2026 " 5/21/2026 ITW 2026 New Members Thales Edisoft, Portugal Thales Portugal develops software and real-time systems for reliable satellite navigation Go Global Comms, UK provider of end to end telecoms solutions to the global market. Orbital Connect, USA trusted channel partner and authorized distributor of leading global manufacturers of satellite, telecom, and broadcast equipment. Gilat Telecom, Israel global telecommunications company providing satellite, fiber, and integration service solutions. KenCast, USA Provider of software and hardware solutions delivering digital content - movies, live broadcasts, and mission-critical data - securely and without interruption. AVCOM of Virginia, USA a vertically integrated technology company with 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of commercial high quality, spectrum analyzers and signal monitoring products.
iDirect Government has released WCore, a virtualised waveform core and hardware abstraction layer that transforms appliances into software-defined modems capable of operating across multiple waveforms. The technology enables military and government satellite communications to switch seamlessly between different systems and constellations. WCore eliminates the need for waveforms to interface directly with specific hardware, accelerating development and supporting vendor-agnostic deployment. The WCore-powered 4-Series supports approximately 16 waveforms, including Evolution Defense, Viasat GX and DVB-S2X, providing operational flexibility across mission sets. The system offers shared services including encryption standards and signal interference removal technology. It can be deployed on iDirectGov 4-Series hardware, software-defined modems, cloud environments or high-density hub baseband appliances, enabling continuous communications coverage across various satellite orbits.
iDirectGov releases 450 Rackmount SDM. 0 Comments On May 12, iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a provider of satellite communications to the military and government, announced the release of the 450 Rackmount (RM) software-defined modem (SDM) that delivers resilient and secure connectivity across theatres, airspace and all mission phases. The 450RM operates on iDirectGov's Evolution Defense, Viasat GX, SES Flex and DVB-S2X networks, as well as the military-standard 188/165B Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM). It supports operations across geostationary (GEO), highly elliptical (HEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations, while maintaining the highest security standards. Designed for space-constricted environments, the half-rack unit allows two 450RMs to be mounted side-by-side in the rack, minimizing rack space requirements while providing a protected, durable form factor. "The 450RM is resilient, secure and flexible to suit our troops' satellite communications at the tactical edge," said Tim Winter, iDirectGov president. "Its multi-technology architecture delivers optimized performance and efficient operations." The 450RM is powered by the 4-Series SDM architecture, which integrates iDirectGov's Communication Signal Interference Removal (CSIR) technology and a Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)-140-3 Level 3 approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Cryptographic engine for secure, resilient communications. This architecture enables a TRANSEC-compliant network design that exceeds U.S. government standards and delivers high-quality voice, video and data across contested environments. Your competitors read IC News each day. Shouldn't you? Learn more about its subscription options, and keep up with every move in the IC contracting space.
Herndon, Va., November 30, 2021 - iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, today announced its newest software release, Evolution(R) Defense 4.4, for enhanced military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) protection.
Virginia-based satellite communications (SATCOM) provider iDirect Government has received a contract to develop a 5G counter-interference prototype for the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).