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Momentum Engineering

Designs secure cloud-based data architectures

Software Engineer 0

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$85k - $120k/yr
Entry
Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringFrontend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; four years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Basic understanding of UI/UX principles and experience with at least one JavaScript framework (React, Angular, or Vue.js); willingness to learn is acceptable.
  • Foundational understanding of AWS core services, including EC2, S3, and Lambda.
  • Basic understanding of scripting for automation, with Python preferred.
  • Awareness of AI/ML concepts and experience with Git for version control.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn quickly, excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn automation and AI/ML principles.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain user-friendly GUIs and interactive dashboards.
  • Design, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure in AWS.
  • Integrate new features and functionalities into existing tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows to streamline processes.
  • Integrate AI/ML models into existing systems to enhance functionality and improve decision-making.
  • Monitor and optimize automated workflows and AI/ML model performance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Tkinter or similar Python GUI libraries is a plus.

About the company

Momentum Engineering builds secure, cloud-based data engineering solutions that help clients run mission-critical analytics and improve software performance. Its offerings center on designing robust data architectures and data-driven engineering methodologies, implemented through DevOps and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, measurable performance. The company differentiates itself by focusing on secure architectures tailored to clients' needs, rigorous evaluation and validation of data-driven approaches, and a client-focused service model with collaborative culture and profit-sharing to attract top talent. The goal is to provide dependable data infrastructure and engineering processes that enable better analytics outcomes and software reliability for engineers, analysts, developers, and instructors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 job postings show active hiring for cloud and data engineering roles.
  • The company targets DoD and Intelligence Community programs, where switching costs stay high.
  • Employee benefits and profit-sharing strengthen retention against larger federal contractors.

What critics are saying

  • Momentum Engineering is tiny; one lost prime subcontract can crush utilization quickly.
  • Website lists no public funding, making growth dependent on contract wins and renewals.
  • Security-cleared staffing is fragile; clearance attrition or contract recompetes can force layoffs within months.

What makes Momentum Engineering unique

  • 2025 website claims over a dozen DLA, DHS, and NSA subcontract engagements.
  • LinkedIn lists 2015 founding, 11-50 employees, and Columbia, Maryland headquarters.
  • Jobs emphasize TS/SCI, full-scope polygraphs, and secure AWS data pipelines.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan