Systems Engineer - JobID-0196

About The Role Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team. The position is based in Arlington, VA or Mount Laurel, NJ. The Systems Engineer will work as a critical part of a multi‑discipline team focused on the DoD’s initiatives in support of tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned (UxVs) platforms. The project domains include real‑time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, AI & ML based data analytics, cybersecurity, and back‑fit and forward‑fit tactical solutions. Clearance & Location Requirements All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. This is an on‑site position requiring at least 3 days per week in office, based out of our Arlington, VA and Mount Laurel, NJ locations. What You Will Do Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments. Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompiling them, and incrementally apply refactoring to modernize the software using brownfield and greenfield methodologies. Technically assess and deconstruct Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems. Explore and prototype next‑generation solutions using AI/ML, distributed processing, and modeling. Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements. Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress. Develop software architecture including hardware and software interfaces between components. Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems. Participate and provide feedback for design and code/peer reviews. Integrate individual software components into complex software environments. Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land‑Based Test Sites (LBTS). Who You Are (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience. 0‑5 years of full‑time professional experience. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed. Familiarity with combat system design and software. Experience with developing tactical systems software on DoD programs. Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages. Proficient with Linux OS environments, including shell scripting. Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications. Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern. Experience with Agile software development processes. Proficiency working within a Git CM environment. Comfortable with DevSecOps best practices. Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision. Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity. Ability to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility. What Makes You Stand Out Up to 5 years of full‑time professional experience. Familiarity with the AEGIS Weapon System Common Source Library (CSL) or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Single Source Library (SSL). Experience with AEGIS or SSDS tactical systems. Experience using Make, Maven, and Ant build systems. Experience with X‑Windows. Familiar with Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. Experience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite. Familiarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewall. Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMware vSphere environments, including networking configuration. Familiarity designing complex software development environments including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed‑code deployments. Familiarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments, including networking configuration. Solid analytical abilities, strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Problem‑solving skills with ability to navigate ambiguous situations. Excellent oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non‑technical stakeholders. Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork. Strong organization and planning skills. Attention to detail while seeing the big picture. Pay Range $74,000 - $184,000 / year. Compensation is dependent on experience, skills, and education. Job Benefits Generous benefits package Competitive PTO Paid holidays 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month) Tuition assistance reimbursement program Professional development resources Pre‑tax commuter benefits Organization‑wide monthly tech connect events Annual employee recognition awards Regular social events and catered lunches EEO Statement IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. About Innovative Defense Technologies Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission‑critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Innovative Defense Technologies