Defense Senior Software Engineer II

Full-Time | Onsite
Hours: Must be onsite during core hours of 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (start/end times flexible)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizens only — no dual citizenship
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance required

We are seeking a highly skilled Defense Senior Software Engineer II to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced software solutions for both internal projects and external customers. This role requires deep technical ability in embedded systems, in-vehicle software, and multi-system integration, combined with strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

You will serve as a key technical leader—owning requirements, architecture, development, testing, and supporting integration activities—while collaborating with software, hardware, and network engineering teams across the organization.

This is an onsite role with no work-from-home option.

• Lead a software engineering team in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software systems, including:

  • Embedded controllers

  • User interfaces

  • Diagnostics tools

  • Communication gateways

  • Data processing tools

• Architect and implement software solutions, ensuring system performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to ongoing team development.

• Capture, analyze, and document customer, user, and engineering software requirements.

• Develop and review software documentation including:

  • Requirements documents

  • Sequence/timing diagrams

  • UX wireframes

  • Flowcharts

  • User stories

  • Test plans and reports

  • Project schedules

  • User guides

• Lead continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle, including:

  • Code reviews

  • Unit and system testing

  • Test plan creation

  • Automated testing

  • CI/CD processes

  • Bug/issue tracking

  • Project task tracking and collaboration practices

• Support system integration activities for multi-system, IoT, vehicle, or distributed systems.

• Troubleshoot software issues, rapidly identify root causes, and implement effective fixes.

• Collaborate closely with hardware, network, and controls engineering teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience.

• Experience with in-vehicle software architecture and design.

• Proficiency with software languages, technologies, APIs, databases, and Pub/Sub frameworks.

• Strong experience documenting software requirements and development processes.

• Working knowledge of:

  • Multi-system integration

  • IoT applications

  • Web app development

  • Distributed systems

• Strong software architecture understanding.

• Programming: C, C++, Python

• Communication Protocols:

  • CAN bus (Controller Area Network)

  • TCP/IP

  • UDP

  • DDS

  • Other serial communication protocols

• Software Skills:

  • Troubleshooting/debugging

  • UI/UX for software tools

  • API design

  • System configuration

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication

  • Strong documentation ability

  • Detail-oriented

  • Ability to balance multiple priorities

  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

  • Strong project planning and scheduling capability

• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development, simulation, and validation.

• Experience leading or mentoring a software development team.

• Automotive or mechanical/electrical hands-on experience.

• Experience working with DoD programs, ITAR/EAR compliance, or defense-specific standards.

• Current DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain one).

• Full-time onsite role — no remote/hybrid options.

• Must be onsite during core hours (9:30 AM–3:30 PM).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship) due to controlled technology access.

• Must be able to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense and vehicle software systems.

• High-impact role with significant technical ownership and visibility.

• Collaborative engineering environment with strong cross-functional integration.

• Growth potential into technical leadership and architecture roles.