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Tesla Laboratories

Federal cyber, intel analysis, DoD management

Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI CI Poly Required

Full-TimePosted on 8/8/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required.
  • Experience working in an offline environment and supporting legacy web applications.
  • Proficiency with Java, Groovy, Grails, Python, PL/SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
  • Experience with data cleaning and ETL processes.
  • Experience migrating data from text files, PDFs, and spreadsheets into Oracle databases.
  • Experience writing PL/SQL queries for ad-hoc reports.
  • Experience with Apache Tomcat, Oracle, GeoServer, and OpenLayers.
  • Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and gather and refine requirements with subject matter experts.
  • Experience interfacing with web services using XML and JSON.
  • Knowledge of PKI security protocols and search technologies including IBM Watson Explorer, IBM Enterprise Name Search, and Elasticsearch.
Responsibilities
  • Provide hands-on software development, design, and operational support for a legacy web application in an offline environment.
  • Perform data engineering tasks, including data cleaning with Python and implementing ETL processes to migrate data into the Oracle database.
  • Write PL/SQL queries for ad-hoc reports.
  • Ensure the operational readiness of the application environment.
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications by collaborating with subject matter experts to gather and refine requirements.
  • Conduct software demonstrations to obtain feedback.
  • Prepare work breakdown structures and estimate development tasks.
  • Ensure application integrity and performance.
  • Proactively test, debug, and resolve complex technical issues and software deficiencies.
  • Interface with web services, security protocols, and search technologies.

About the company

Tesla Laboratories provides cyber security, intelligence analysis, financial management, and program management services to federal customers, focusing on the IC and DoD, mainly through subcontracting and prime contracting. It uses a strong business development team to lead or support proposals and aims to be a dependable small-business partner while pursuing prime roles on select projects, including participation in the GSA OASIS Pool 2 program. Its differentiators include a proven DoD financial management background with audit readiness and internal controls services, plus applying IC cyber security capabilities to DoD clients in collaboration with larger firms. The company’s goal is to grow as a leading small-business partner in IC/DoD programs by teaming with larger firms and expanding its cyber security and financial management offerings.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$250K

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Tesla Laboratories $5.4M KFESS IV work through September 30, 2026.
  • DHS lists Tesla Laboratories as incumbent on TSA revenue-reporting recompete, targeted for Q3 FY2026.
  • January 2026 brought a $211.6K National Park Service BPA, showing fresh booking momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Tesla Laboratories faces $7.7M of recompetes within 24 months, including two in six months.
  • NASA drives 77% of obligations; one agency loss would hit revenue fast.
  • Its MAS period ended June 28, 2026, and high concentration creates existential recompete risk.

What makes Tesla Laboratories unique

  • Tesla Laboratories blends NASA facilities engineering with DHS financial controls and federal cybersecurity work.
  • NASA, DHS, and VA incumbencies diversify a small-biz federal portfolio beyond single-program dependence.
  • The firm holds SDVOSB and MAS access, helping win set-aside task orders quickly.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Performance Bonus
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
INACTIVE