Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

201-500 employees

Federal IT solutions, software, cyber security

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Dayton, OH, USA

Hybrid

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
DevOps

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Requirements
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or closely related
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Experience supporting Department of War and Intelligence Community programs
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the entire software development lifecycle including design, development, deployment and implementation of software products through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
  • Be part of the development team operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Develop software in a variety of software development languages and environments
Desired Qualifications
  • Object-Oriented (OO) Programming skills with modern development languages
  • Agile software development practices and tools (e.g., Scrum, Jira)
  • Modern cloud-computing software and tools including distributed computing platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Micro-services, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Modern data architectures and tools: Python, MATLAB, IDL, Java, JavaScript / Typescript, NodeJS, C++
  • Frameworks: Angular, Spring Boot, Vue, QT, React
  • Database modeling: OpenSearch Dashboards
  • Algorithm development, database design, UI/UX
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Test-Driven Development Methodologies (JUnit)
  • Web and SOA technologies, visualization technologies, image processing, database and/or geospatial (GIS) technologies
  • Experience with all phases of the software development life cycle including agile development processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skill
NextGen Federal Systems

NextGen Federal Systems

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NextGen Federal Systems provides IT solutions and services to the DoD, federal government, and commercial clients. It combines services and solution development in software development, R&D, enterprise IT systems engineering, and cyber security and data management, using agile, mature processes to deliver working systems. The company differentiates itself with a defense/government domain focus, ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 certifications, and a mixed services/solutions model that emphasizes cost-effective delivery. Its goal is to help analysts and warfighters meet mission needs by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable IT solutions while managing internal costs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Morgantown, West Virginia

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • DARPA validation can unlock additional prime contracting opportunities.
  • Space-WATCH aligns with persistent demand for space domain awareness.
  • Partnering with AGI and Space Exploration Engineering accelerates teaming opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue remains concentrated in Space-WATCH and adjacent space-domain programs.
  • Execution failures on data fusion or calibration would damage prime credibility.
  • Federal procurement timing and customer concentration expose NextGen to funding shocks.

What makes NextGen Federal Systems unique

  • First prime DARPA contract strengthens NextGen's defense space credibility.
  • Space-WATCH uses commercial and government sensors for real-time LEO tracking.
  • NextGen integrates machine learning for automated calibration and data fusion.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
Intelligence Community News
Jan 14th, 2025
NextGen secures DARPA Space-WATCH contract

On January 12, NextGen Federal Systems (NextGen) announced the award of its first prime contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Space-domain Wide Area Tracking and Characterization (Space-WATCH) program.

WVNEWS
Jul 23rd, 2024
Morgantown, West Virginia's NextGen joins forces with Ansys as a services partner

By partnering with Ansys, NextGen Federal Systems enhances its ability to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, officials said.

NextGen Federal Systems
Jul 23rd, 2024
NextGen Joins Forces with Ansys as a Services Partner

This collaboration formally establishes NextGen as a trusted services partner for Ansys' Defense and Intelligence market.

WVNEWS
Nov 17th, 2023
NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract

NextGen awarded 618th AOC operational analysis support contract.

NextGen Federal Systems
Nov 9th, 2023
NextGen Awarded 618th AOC Operational Analysis Support Contract

Through this effort, NextGen will collaborate closely with the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and directorates within the 618th AOC to facilitate the development of requirements, business rules, and metrics to capture and analyze data in light of system changes or deficiencies.