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Software Engineer with Poly SR SWE2

Lockheed Martin

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

~ 32 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • TS/SCI w/ FSP
  • Twenty (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Experience as a Software Engineer with knowledge assisting in the design, development, testing, and debugging of software solutions, with a focus on Linux operating systems.
  • Strong Familiarity with programming languages such as Java.
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Manager, Embedded Software Engineering - Onsite Position

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA 20147

$144,100-$195,000/yr
~ 42 min OnsiteUrgently HiringPaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor degree in the technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
  • Competencies in computer architecture, development of real-time embedded software, engineering process discipline, earned value management systems
  • Minimum 10 years' experience as an embedded software developer, working closely with other disciplines (hardware, mechanical) with ability to understand hardware design, board schematics
  • Minimum 5 years' experience leading or managing a software team though full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); Skilled in software management tools such as Jira, Confluence, BitBucket
  • Resource planning experience including staff and equipment needed for successful project execution
  • Experience and working knowledge of bid and proposal process
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership and Management skills
  • US Citizenship required; Currently hold or have the ability to obtain US security clearance.
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Appian Developer

Cherokee Federal

Washington, DC 20036

OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Experience: 10 years (related)
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a technical or related field (or equivalent)
  • Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, required.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • BA/BS with concentration in computer science, computer engineering, or a technical or related field.
  • Appian Certified Lead Developer certification or comparable.
  • Three+ years of experience in successful software delivery or software development using Appian technologies and tools or comparable.
  • Master's degree can be substituted as 4 years of experience.
  • 10 years of related experience.
  • Familiarity with web services, FTP, Java Messaging System (JMS), and other web integration technologies.
  • Background in user experience, UI design, or Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI).
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Mid-to-Senior Software Developer

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor✪ 4.6

Pomfret, MD 20675

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2026 PhD Graduate - Autonomous Systems Design Engineer: Controls, Navigation, Sensors, and Simulation

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Laurel, MD 20723

$105,000/yr
~ 29 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Are pursuing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • Proven internship experience or possess extensive classroom project work in a subject matter in any of the following areas: guidance, inertial navigation, modern/adaptive control, classical control, optimization; electromagnetic wave propagation, RF antennas, optics, signal and image processing, radar, programming/coding; dynamics, programming/coding, algorithms, optimization; hardware testing, embedded systems, sensor testing artificial intelligence and software development.
  • Are skilled in or have knowledge of coding practices in Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, or other languages
  • Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Note: When prompted to upload attachments, please include a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
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Principal Optical Engineer

QinetiQ

Lorton, VA 22079

~ 23 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • Bachelor's degree in optical engineering or related field
  • 15+ years of experience in optical design and related fields relevant to the position responsibilities, including strong prior experience working in the defense or aerospace industry
  • Experience in laboratory environments including expertise with opto-mechanical assembly, alignment tools, optical bore sighting, laboratory testing
  • Design experience incorporating HD visible sensors, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR sensors with optical assemblies (including fixed focus and zoom configurations) and into higher-level systems
  • Experience modeling visible, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR sensor systems to predict system performance for detection, recognition and identification of objects
  • Knowledgeable in techniques and specifications for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Fast Steering Mirrors (FSM)
  • Experience in specifying displays, especially near-eye displays for systems such as sights, binoculars, and AR/VR systems
  • Experience designing and modeling lenses and other optical components in Zemax
  • A solid knowledge of relevant optical component suppliers
  • Up 10% travel to support project needs, including to QinetiQ sites, customer sites, military installations, and other locations
  • Must have active Secret or higher level clearance #QinetiQClearedJob
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AI & Analytics Solutions Engineer

Trident Maritime Systems

Arlington, VA 22204

Paid Relocation to Arlington, VA

RemoteUrgently Hiring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • 3–5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning or AI systems
  • Eligible to work within government tenants (GCC, GCCH) and with FEDRAMP compliant solutions
  • Certifications in MS Azure, Dev Ops, Analytics, and AI
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Technical Writer - Mid Level

Boeing

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

~ 32 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

  • Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required
  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
  • Experience coordinating layout and design of documents on all phases of documentation lifecycle
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Site Reliability Engineer

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Herndon, VA 20171

~ 34 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering roles
  • Experience with supporting, troubleshooting, and performing maintenance activities for Java Springboot applications
  • Experience with writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications, and using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines built for classified environments, and Agile methodology
  • Experience with version control systems, including Bitbucket and GitLab
  • Ability to provide call-in support after hours on a rotational basis
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software issues quickly and efficiently, and assist customers with technical issues via phone or email
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
  • HS diploma or GED
  • DOD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND, GICSP, or GSEC Certification, or IAT level III Certification
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Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering/ System Verification)

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 36 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
  • 8 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
  • System Engineering experience with major weapon system development product lifecycle and technologies
  • Experience with conducting compatibility analysis of interface requirements
  • Experience with integration of models, software, and / or hardware
  • Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, and/or MATLAB Simulink
  • Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
  • Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the client
  • Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
  • Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time
  • Must possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
  • Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
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