Real-time Tactical Software Engineer

Job Overview Do you want to rapidly prototype real-time software solutions to complex problems while maintaining scalable, extensible design? Do you want to work on all aspects of bringing software to life, including concept definition, algorithm design, implementation, and testing? Are you motivated by defending our nation against air, ballistic missile, and hypersonic threats? If so, we would like you to join our team! In the Distributed Tactical Awareness and Decision‑Making Group, we design, prototype, and test software systems to solve command and control challenges related to sensor integration, information fusion, and distributed kill chains for missile defense. We are seeking a motivated software engineer with a versatile skillset to join our team and contribute to multiple projects spanning the entire product life‑cycle. Responsibilities Actively work with users and engineers to understand their needs and use cases Design software to meet those needs Communicate proposed solutions with a team Implement and test solutions in software Improve real‑time tactical systems through refactoring and addition of new capabilities Develop prototype software solutions for concept design and exploration Take advantage of modern software development methodologies including automated testing, continuous integration, rapid iteration, design thinking, and more Communicate designs, implementation, and results through reports, peer reviews, and presentations in a friendly team environment Design and implement software that is testable, extensible, and maintainable Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you… Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Have 2+ years of experience in software development Have experience with object‑oriented software languages (C++ preferred) Have experience using one or more scripting languages (Python preferred) Are familiar with using common DevOps toolchains (e.g., Gitlab) Are willing to continually learn new programming languages, software frameworks, and practices Are able to occasionally travel to sponsor sites for test events and data collection Are able to obtain Interim Secret by your start date and can ultimately obtain Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. Additional Qualifications Hold an advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field Have experience designing real‑time software in C++ Are comfortable working with and designing concurrent software Have experience with combat systems, radar, other tactical sensors, or tactical networks Have experience working with target tracking systems or algorithms Have experience with SysML/UML and Model‑Based Systems Engineering Hold an active Secret clearance EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Range Minimum Rate: $85,000 Annually Maximum Rate: $195,000 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab