Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)

Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)

Location: Dahlgren, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join a premier Defense & Aerospace organization supporting safety-critical missile and weapon system programs. This hybrid position based in Dahlgren, Virginia offers the opportunity to work on advanced Aegis Weapon Systems and mission-critical defense technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++ development, VxWorks real-time operating systems, and defense-related software engineering. This role will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of software supporting missile systems, weapon systems, and associated test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, integrate, and test safety-critical software for missile and weapon systems.
• Develop software solutions supporting Aegis Weapon Systems and related test platforms.
• Write robust, efficient, and maintainable software using C++.
• Develop and support applications running on VxWorks real-time operating systems.
• Perform hardware and software integration activities for missile simulators and test equipment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with defense and safety requirements.
• Participate in software verification, validation, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support system-level integration and operational testing efforts.
• Maintain technical documentation and software development artifacts.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on software development experience using C++.
• Experience developing software on VxWorks RTOS environments.
• Knowledge of real-time embedded software development principles.
• Experience working with SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) and multi-core architectures.
• Experience with software integration and testing in complex hardware environments.

Security Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (Mandatory).
• Ability to maintain security clearance throughout employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) programs.
• Experience supporting Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) systems.
• Familiarity with missile flight test programs.
• Knowledge of Standard Missile initialization messages and telemetry formats.
• Experience with missile simulators and weapon system test equipment.
• Previous experience within Defense, Aerospace, Naval, or Missile Systems programs.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within highly technical engineering teams.
• Experience working in safety-critical software development environments.
• Understanding of software lifecycle processes and defense industry standards.