Senior Software Engineer

General information

Requisition #


R64746


Locations


USA-IN-Crane


Posting Date


12/19/2025


Security Clearance Required


TS/SCI


Remote Type


Onsite


Time Type


Full time


Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Crane, Indiana. This is an onsite position.

As a core member, you will assist in the research & design, engineering, integration, testing, training, logistics, laboratory research, field engineering, and acquisition and operations analysis in support of a variety of Navy and Marine Corps programs and projects with a focus on defensive cyber technologies, mission assurance, and resilience capabilities for the tactical network environment. Your effort will go towards dramatically increasing the warfighter's effectiveness. If you enjoy working on a highly collaborative and dynamic team and want to make a difference for the warfighter, then we would love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Architect scalable, high-performance software systems optimized for resource efficiency
• Lead large-scale projects, aligning technical innovation with strategic business objectives
• Mentor engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive the adoption of agile, DevSecOps, and containerization practices across the organization
• Innovate with cutting-edge technologies to set new standards in software engineering

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of professional software development experience
• BA/BS degree or High School Diploma and 6 years of additional relevant experience OR equivalent education and years of experience in lieu of Bachelors degree
• Expert-level proficiency in languages like C, C++, Go, or similar
• Expertise in agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and container technologies like Docker
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, impactful software projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with high-performance computing or resource-intensive system design
• Advanced knowledge of container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or Podman)
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills to influence long-term technical direction
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities to inspire and guide teams

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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