Associate, Software Engineering

Associate Software Engineer- JobID-827
Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Innovative Defence Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions. The Associate Software Engineer must work with customers, supervisors and peers to understand and flow‑down high-level user requirements, develop and test functional components and integrated solutions to deliver robust end items for the customer.

Security Clearance.

This is an on‑site position. Requiring at least 4‑5 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

Design, develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components using established programming languages and tools. Contribute to the documentation of software architectures, processes, procedures, and techniques required to operate and sustain delivered solutions.

Work with engineers, team leads, and stakeholders to understand high‑level user requirements and assist in flowing those requirements into functional software components and integrated solutions that meet customer needs.

Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including software, systems, integration, information, production, and test engineers to understand system workflows, front‑end and back‑end features, and overall system architecture.

Apply industry best practices and organizational standards related to security, reliability, and performance. Follow established programming paradigms, interpret and apply DoD and industry standards, and participate in peer reviews, configuration reviews, design reviews, and performance reviews.

Applies Common Tools & DevOps Practices: Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Support the integration of internally developed, third‑party, or open‑source software into containerized and orchestrated environments.

Assist in configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate within container runtime environments (e.g., Support integration with internal systems and third‑party applications.

Automation & Configuration Management: Contribute to scripting and automation efforts to support deployment, configuration management, testing, and system sustainment activities under the guidance of senior engineers.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in software test and integration activities, applying best engineering practices and established test methodologies to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent full‑time professional experience.

Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed.

Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and process.

C++, Python, Java or JavaScript programming languages

SQL and relational databases (e.g., Linux‑based systems command‑line usage and file/system permissions

React or similar modern frontend frameworks

Interest in learning system integration concepts and working beyond strictly writing code.

Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies.

Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS).

Exposure to virtualization technologies (VMware).

Experience with scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Experience with big data solutions (e.g., Experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence.

Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits