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Software Engineer - JobID-0032

Innovative Defense Technologies

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Apr 2026

💰 $231,000/yr($114,000/yr – $231,000/yr)

About the role

Software Engineer - JobID-0032

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $114,000 - $231,000 / year

Description

Background information:

Innovative Defense 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 a Software Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office. Leveraging advanced software automation, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and AI-driven capabilities, IDT accelerates capability development, enhances operational readiness, and reduces lifecycle costs for the Department of Defense. The company is dedicated to transforming defense systems through innovation, efficiency, and mission-critical results.

Overview:

Software Engineer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, defining system functionality, writing code in various languages (C++, Java), and verifying software functionality through testing. The ideal candidate is familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary system analysis to tests and deployment. This role requires full-time presence on-site at our Arlington, VA office.

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities Include:
- Design, implement, and test software using multiple languages and technology stacks
- Explore and prototype next-generation solutions for DoD customers
- Integrate software components into complex DoD software environments
- Support test and integration activities in IDT labs, as well as on-site customer labs
- Develop software interfaces to communicate across network protocols such as TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Take leadership in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for software systems
- Participating in and providing feedback in design reviews and code reviews
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent full-time professional experience.

Who You Are:

Required skills:

Strong proficiency in modern C++ or Java
Experience using Confluence and Jira in a software development environment
Experience with tactical DoD systems and tactical data networks
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, SVN and software development environments
Experience with software testing and configuration management
Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined software solution
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity
Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility
Ability to travel approximately 20%

Preferred skills:

Active DOD Clearance.
Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Podman, etc.) and orchestration frameworks (Swarm, Kubernetes, etc.)
Development, system integration, and test experience with complex DoD systems
Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with US Navy and US Army tactical C2 or sensors such as Aegis, CEC, CAC2S, IBCS, SPY-1, etc system design is desired
Experience with virtualization and containerization deployment technologies
Experience with deployment automation tools (SALT, Ansible, Terraform etc.)
Proficiency working with different SW development tools such as Jenkins, JFrog Artifactory, and Gitlab
Experience with creating and configuring Virtual Machines (VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)
Experience with basic network concepts like VLANs, IP addressing schemes, and static routing

Competencies: