Full-Time
Software Engineer
Metron
201-500 employees
Tailored analytics and autonomy for defense
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Developer
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience designing and implementing APIs and integrating software systems
- Proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming
- Experience developing formal software documentation (e.g. Software Designs and Interface Design Descriptions)
- Familiarity with full-stack web application development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey design concepts
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment alongside partner organizations
- US Citizenship Required; Successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
- Design, development, integration, testing, and quality assurance of a complex cloud-based software planning system
- Writing backend infrastructure and frontend web applications, including the development of application programming interfaces and software documentation
- Be part of a distributed development team working primarily on-site in a government lab alongside external development partners and other stakeholders
- Experience with MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, React, Redux, WebGL and/or OpenGL
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD processes
- Math background including Probability/Statistics, Linear Algebra, Multivariate Calculus
- Experience designing and implementing user interfaces
- Prior experience working with US Navy or other Department of Defense services/agencies
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
Metron provides tailored solutions to national security problems by applying advanced mathematics, computer science, and physics for government agencies and defense contractors. Its offerings include analytics, autonomy technologies, and decision-support tools delivered through contracts, using data-processing systems, autonomous mission software, and decision-support platforms. The company differentiates itself by tackling the hardest problems with a team of experts and a track record of solving unique, mission-critical challenges, such as locating the Air France Flight 447 wreckage with oceanography techniques. Its goal is to help national security customers solve the toughest problems they face by delivering precise, customized analytics and technologies that support informed decisions and autonomous operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1982
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- U.S. Army awards $48.6M contract on August 26, 2025, for AI-enabled mission planning.
- Oracle alliance accelerates scalable decision support for multi-domain sea, air, land, space operations.
- Cellula Robotics partnership develops long-duration UUVs for defense and subsea markets.
What critics are saying
- ORCA division sale to Systems Planning & Analysis fragments operations research expertise.
- Palantir's Gotham platform undercuts Metron's Army AI contract with superior data fusion.
- DoD FY2027 budget cuts eliminate 20-30% of analytics and decision support contracts.
What makes Metron unique
- Metron applies first-principles advanced mathematics, physics, and computer science to national security challenges.
- Resilient Mission Autonomy software fuses fault detection with mission priorities for complex operations.
- Proven track record includes locating Air France Flight 447 wreckage using oceanography technology.
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Company News
RESTON, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Metron Inc., a leader in autonomous mission planning and decision science, today announced that it has been awarded a $48.6M contract by the U.S. Army to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-enabled capabilities in support of expeditionary maneuver and air/ground reconnaissance.
Metron appoints Greg Yadzinski as Chief Operating Officer.
Oracle today announced a strategic alliance with Metron, a leading provider of scientific, research, and technology innovations, to collaborate on scalable decision support solutions for multi-domain operations.
RESTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Metron Inc., a trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial markets, announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Zarnich as the company's first Chief Engineer, highlighting the Company's commitment to delivering an expanded range of disruptive integrated solutions for multi-domain operations across sea, air, land, and space defense programs. In this role, Dr. Zarnich will focus on accelerating the transition of high priority innovations from Metron's scientific and research base to operational capabilities in the field. With Dr
Metron has appointed technology leader Robert Zarnich as the autonomy software provider's first chief engineer and promoted Dominick Vincent, a U.S. Navy veteran, to vice president of advanced mathematics applications, or AMA, division.