Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III

Location


US-SC-North Charleston

ID


2026-11081

Category


Security Engineer

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date


4/1/2026

Description

Designing, developing, and integrating advanced machinelearning solutions and intelligent plugins for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem, including TAKX extensions, Mission Command Platforms (MCPs), and associated APIs
• Creating scalable AI/ML pipelines, developing custom plugins, and configuring secure API services that enable realtime data fusion, analytics, and decision support for missioncritical operations
• Serving as the primary technical authority on AI/ML integration within the TAK environment and collaborating with government program officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure secure, performant, and compliant solutions

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an ABETaccredited or CAEdesignated institution
• At least one of the following DoDapproved baseline certifications or an equivalent recognized by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • DoDapproved AI/ML certifications (e.g., DoD AI/ML Engineer, DoD IA/IA8570.01M AI/ML).
• Minimum 2years of progressive, fulltime experience developing AI/ML models, APIs, and software plugins for missioncritical systems, with at least 1years focused on the TAK/TAKX environment or comparable tactical platforms
• Ability to design, implement, and optimize AI/ML pipelines; develop and document secure APIs; integrate plugins with TAKX and MCPs; perform performance tuning; and troubleshoot production issues in highavailability environments

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of the TAK ecosystem, TAKX plugin architecture, and Mission Command Platform (MCP) integration points
• Proficiency in Python and Java for AI/ML model development, data processing, and API creation
  Experience with data streaming and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or equivalent
• Familiarity with identity and access management solutions (e.g., Keycloak, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect) for securing APIs and plugin communications
  Handson experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines for rapid deployment of AI/ML services
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and serverless compute (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) as they relate to AI/ML workloads
  Ability to produce technical documentation, API specifications (OpenAPI/Swagger), and integration guides for both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Proven track record in performance monitoring, logging, and observability of AI/ML services (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills; capable of leading crossfunctional work streams and delivering clear status reports
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering best practices in AI/ML development, testing, and security
• Preferred additional certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or DoDspecific 8570.01M IA/IAC/IAE credentials
  Ability to obtain and maintain higherlevel clearance (Top Secret/SCI) as mission requirements evolve

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel: Up to10% of the year (approximately two weeks) for site visits, security assessments, or briefings at other DoD locations
• International travel: Infrequent, typically less than5% of the year, only when needed for coordination with overseas partners and subject to clearance approval

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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