Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeReston, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
At least 2 years of professional software development experience is required.
A strong foundation in object-oriented design and software development is required, with experience in Java, C++, Rust, or comparable programming languages.
Experience creating backend software and/or application programming interfaces in collaborative production or prototype environments is required.
Strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users are required.
U.S. citizenship is required; successful candidates must undergo a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain production-quality software that supports mission-oriented analysis, simulation, and decision support.
Translate technically sophisticated algorithms, models, and research prototypes into usable software applications.
Improve software quality through thoughtful design, code readability, testing, documentation, and maintainable engineering practices.
Build responsive, usable, and intuitive frontends that present complex data and workflows clearly to users.
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, including concept exploration, prototyping, implementation, testing, demonstration, deployment, and sustainment.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs and deliver practical, high-impact solutions.

Desired Qualifications

An active Secret security clearance.
Experience writing high-performance, multithreaded software, including parallel or concurrent software.
Experience developing high-quality software in an environment that values readability, maintainability, testing, and disciplined engineering practices.
Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven environments.
Experience with TypeScript and React or other modern frontend development frameworks.
Experience with 3D, geospatial, or high-performance visualization technologies such as WebGL or OpenGL.
Experience with data-intensive or distributed systems, including databases, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled applications, including large language model-integrated systems.
Experience with cloud and containerized deployment environments such as Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to help design, build, and mature software systems that support simulation, optimization, and decision support for mission-focused applications.

This role is best suited for an engineer who is comfortable working across the software stack and who can contribute to both technical implementation and product maturation. You will help transform prototypes and advanced technical concepts into reliable, maintainable software used in operational and decision-support settings.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to:

Build and maintain production-quality software that supports mission-oriented analysis, simulation, and decision support
Help translate technically sophisticated algorithms, models, and research prototypes into usable software applications
Improve software quality through thoughtful design, code readability, testing, documentation, and maintainable engineering practices
Build responsive, usable, and intuitive frontends that present complex data and workflows clearly to users
Contribute across the full development lifecycle, including concept exploration, prototyping, implementation, testing, demonstration, deployment, and sustainment
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs and deliver practical, high-impact solutions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field
At least 2 years of professional software development experience
Strong foundation in object-oriented design and software development, with experience in Java, C++, Rust, or other comparable programming languages
Experience creating backend software and/or APIs in collaborative production or prototype environments
Strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Active SECRET security clearance
Experience writing high-performance, multi-threaded (parallel/concurrent) software
Experience developing high-quality software in an environment where readability, maintainability, testing, and disciplined engineering practices are valued
Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven environments
Experience with TypeScript and React or other modern frontend development frameworks
Experience with 3D, geospatial, or high-performance visualization technologies such as WebGL or OpenGL
Experience with data-intensive or distributed systems, including databases, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing
Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled applications, including LLM-integrated systems
Experience with cloud and containerized deployment environments such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office.

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Accompanying FSA and HSA options
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off
9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Reimbursement
Annual Salary Reviews
Profit Sharing
401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

About the Company

Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

Metron is a scientific consulting firm that develops highly specialized software for defense and national security. Its work centers on turning complex data into actionable decisions, with projects ranging from submarine tracking and mine warfare to autonomous systems for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and search-and-rescue software used by the U.S. Coast Guard. The company applies advanced mathematics and data analysis to high-stakes, real-world problems, often supporting government agencies and defense programs such as DARPA. Metron differentiates itself through a long history of solving difficult, mission-critical data challenges, a track record of software that has become fielded on submarines and in maritime operations, and a focus on autonomous capability development, all while remaining employee-owned. Its goal is to help defense customers understand and act on complex data to improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in naval and maritime operations.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $33.7M
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1982

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