Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI) 40955

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT

Job Details

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Software Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software solutions. In this role, you'll work across a diverse technical landscape from embedded software and backend services to web applications, containerized environments, and DevOps workflows.

The ideal candidate thrives in varied technical environments and brings experience with technologies including C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development. You'll play a key role in supporting secure, mission-critical programs that make a real impact.

Essential Functions:

Contribute to the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software solutions across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.

Develop and maintain software using technologies such as C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission and program requirements.

Support containerized development and deployment workflows using Docker and established DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency, consistency, and reliability.

Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to implement technical solutions aligned with operational and customer needs.

Participate in software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem solving across the development lifecycle.

Create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering products that support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Active TS/SCI is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph.

Experience contributing across both embedded and web application environments.

Experience with React and modern JavaScript development for user-facing applications.

Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and containerized software delivery.

Experience developing or integrating software in Linux-based environments.

Experience in software engineering for one or more of the following areas: embedded software, backend services, full stack applications, or web application development.

Hands-on development experience with one or more relevant programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript.

Experience working with modern software development practices, including version control, code reviews, debugging, and automated build or test workflows.

Familiarity with Docker-based development environments, containerized applications, or DevOps-oriented software delivery practices.

Ability to contribute effectively as an individual contributor on a technical team supporting secure, mission-focused software programs.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Active TS Clearance

Security Clearance Required: Yes

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $97,000 to $180,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions
Do you have an active TS clearance?