Senior Specialist, Software Engineer

Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI)_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

Position Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Base Salary: $97,000 to $180,000 + Best-in-class benefits

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT

Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph.

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:

Active TS Clearance

Security Clearance Required: Yes

Compensation:

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:

7+ to 10 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally