Software Engineer III

*This Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award*

ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL

At Aleut Federal, we believe the company and its mission are just as important as the job you are applying for. Aleut Federal is an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the Unangax, the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. People are at the core of everything we do. We support our Shareholders by providing excellent service and quality results to our clients and the various branches of the federal government. We engage in local markets, so community service is embedded in our process.

Our culture nurtures the strength of our workforce through mentorship and coaching, providing opportunities for growth and competitive benefits. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level.

The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, one mind, and one purpose, we can accomplish our mission and be an organization anyone would be proud to be a part of.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Software Engineer supports the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) and STATEFARM programs by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining complex software systems that enable high-performance, mission-critical operations in support of Department of Defense intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) efforts.

 

This position plays a pivotal role in integrating advanced computer vision, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into secure, modular software environments. The Software Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and hardware developers to accelerate the delivery of mission insights by streamlining data processing, automating labeling, and optimizing model deployment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design, code, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions that support ISR and mission system operations.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with physical systems.
• Develop and optimize computer vision pipelines, including video analytics, object tracking, and feature extraction.
• Accelerate image processing tasks such as segmentation, similar-object labeling, clustering, and active learning.
• Leverage AI/ML methods to enhance metadata, improve model validation, and increase the speed of dataset enrichment.
• Deploy automation technologies to reduce time spent on data exploration, cleaning, and model training.
• Migrate and scale vision-based analytics pipelines to secure environments while ensuring operational reliability.
• Implement iterative processes to enhance object detection, motion tracking, and visual feature recognition.
• Participate in Agile sprint cycles, including planning, development, integration, and review phases.
• Support software lifecycle management, including secure deployment, version control, and compliance with DoD cyber mandates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements, improve software usability, and deliver validated, mission-ready builds aligned with quarterly delivery cycles.
• Maintain robust technical documentation and contribute to DevSecOps processes, ensuring continuous delivery in secure, classified environments.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• Required Certification: IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+) upon hire.
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), AWS/Azure ML/AI credentials, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience with a focus on secure and mission-critical applications.
• Demonstrated experience with computer vision technologies, video/image analytics, and metadata processing.
• Hands-on experience with ML/AI pipelines, model training, active learning, and image data enrichment.
• Familiarity with Agile development environments, CI/CD integration, and software configuration management.
• Experience supporting ISR or national defense-related applications is strongly preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages commonly used in AI/ML and CV applications.
• Proficiency in libraries and frameworks such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
• Ability to analyze large image datasets and implement efficient automation for feat