Associate Software Engineer

About The Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting‑edge cloud‑based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join our Advanced Capabilities team and be based out of our Arlington, VA and Mount Laurel, NJ locations.

Associate Software Engineers will use powerful, patented technologies to facilitate the delivery of revolutionary capabilities for our customers in DOD, including Tactical Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Virtualization.

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA and Mount Laurel, NJ locations.

• Develop and Design:
  Build, test, and refine software solutions using Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, and related technologies in a Linux environment. Translate requirements into technical specifications, develop reusable frameworks, and ensure secure, scalable solutions.
• Integrate and Prototype:
  Perform the integration of software into complex DoD systems and support lab and customer‑site testing.
• Quality Assurance:
  Write and maintain unit, integration, and regression tests, enhance automation frameworks, and diagnose and resolve defects across environments.
• Manage Risk and Security:
  Identify and mitigate technical and security risks through proactive testing, code reviews, and adherence to secure development practices. Participate in threat modeling sessions and follow established processes to ensure compliance with organizational and system‑level standards.
• Learning &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Learn from senior engineers, participate in design/code reviews, and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.
• 0‑1 year of full‑time professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed.
• Ability to develop software in Java, JavaScript, Python or C++ (among other programming languages).
• Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
• Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming.
• Proficiency working with version control software like Git and SVN and development environments.
• Experience with software testing and configuration management.
• Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.

• Experience with tactical DoD systems and tactical data networks.
• Experience with testing software and test automation.
• Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable big‑data stores.
• Experience supporting and working with cross‑functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with containerized deployment technologies (Kubernetes, Open Shift, Docker).
• Proficiency writing software that communicates using network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, Active
  
  MQ, Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ.
• Experience with creating and configuring virtual machines (VMware, Virtual Box).
• Experience with basic network concepts like VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and static routing.
• Experience developing web user interfaces using React, Angular, and plain JavaScript.

$72,000 – $114,450

* Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. IDT is required to disclose the pay scale or pay range associated with a job posting. This amount may not reflect actual compensation; it depends on candidate experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits.  for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT often seeks multiple candidates at various levels;

therefore, more than one pay range may be included, commensurate with experience.

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