Senior Java Software Engineer - Top Secret

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Job Description:

At CTI, a Parsons Company, we deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that empower end-users to SEE (Sense, Evaluate, Effect) the invisible battlespace. Our mission is to provide critical capabilities across spectrum operations, communications, cyberspace, information space, human terrain, gray space, geo-intelligence, modeling & simulation, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), JADC2 (Joint All-Domain Command and Control), covert operations, and more. These integrated solutions drive mission success, close the Kill Chain, and ensure operational superiority.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Java Software Engineer to join our growing team!

What You'll Be Doing:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable software that integrates with various sensors

• Traveling to support test exercises, including international travel as required (up to 25%)

• Interfacing with customers and end users to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications

• Working with external data sources and APIs

• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards

• Testing and debugging applications to ensure optimal performance and usability

• Implementing security and data protection measures

• Continuously exploring and evaluating new technologies and frameworks to improve the development process

• Contributing to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

*This position is remote within the United States and offers flexibility in work location. However, the role requires up to 25% travel, which may include site visits, client meetings, team offsites, or industry events. Travel will be scheduled as needed based on project demands and business priorities.

Required Clearance:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of related experience

• Strong programming skills in Java or similar languages

• Experience interfacing with customers and end-users to define technical requirements

• Experience leading technical decisions, including problem breakdown, solution identification, and effective communication with engineering teams

• Strong understanding of common test frameworks such as JUnit

• Ability to travel to support multiple integration exercises each year

• A valid U.S. passport is required for all official travel outside the continental United States (OCONUS)

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field

• Proficiency in writing clean, well-documented, and well-tested code using industry best practices

• Strong foundation in algorithms and data structures and their practical applications

• Experience with production-quality coding standards and design patterns

• Professional development experience with the Rust programming language

• Passion for developing customer-focused solutions

• Experience with container-based software solutions such as Docker

• GUI development experience with Java Swing

• Experience developing within GIS applications, including TAK, TAKX, iTAK, WinTAK, or ATAK

• Foundational knowledge of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA), and related platforms and capabilities

• Former Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience is a plus

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense