Jobs at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Design, implement, and test mission-critical C++ and multi-language software for Navy surface and unmanned platforms. Architect and refactor legacy weapons system software into microservices for cloud-native and tactical-edge deployments, integrate components into DoD environments, support test and integration at labs/LBTS, interact with customers, participate in design/code reviews, and prototype AI/ML and distributed processing solutions. Ensure adherence to security, DevSecOps, Agile, and performance requirements.

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Software Factory tooling for tactical and cloud-native deployments. Implement IaC, container orchestration, and DevSecOps automation for air-gapped classified environments, enforce compliance (NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF), troubleshoot platform issues, collaborate with engineers and customers, and support test/integration activities for Navy surface and unmanned systems.

Design, deploy, and manage secure cloud and hybrid network architectures across classified DoD and on-premise environments. Ensure connectivity between legacy VMs, cloud-native deployments, and Kubernetes clusters, implement cross-domain solutions, and support system modernization for tactical combat systems while meeting strict security and compliance requirements.

Design, modernize, and refactor Navy tactical weapons system software into cloud-native and edge microservices. Develop architectures, implement and test code (C/C++/Python/Java/JavaScript), integrate components, support lab and field integration, prototype AI/ML solutions, elicit requirements, and present technical progress to stakeholders.

Develop, test, and maintain software for missile defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, write and review code, integrate components and APIs, support deployments, and produce technical documentation across the software development lifecycle.

Develop SysML v2 system models and architectures using Agentic AI to generate requirements, use/verification/analysis cases, and structural/behavioral designs; build plugins via the SysML v2 API; model in Cameo Enterprise Architecture (CATIA Magic); collaborate with MBSE thought leaders on cutting-edge defense projects.

Develop, integrate, and test software for complex DoD systems. Gather user requirements, design and implement code (C++/Java), build networked interfaces (TCP/UDP, DDS, Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ), participate in design/code reviews, support lab and field integrations, and follow the SDLC including testing, configuration management, and version control (Git/SVN). Work on-site in Arlington with occasional travel.

Design, implement, and test software (C++/Java) for complex DoD systems; gather and decompose requirements; integrate components and network protocols; support lab and on-site integration, testing, and deployment; participate in design/code reviews and lifecycle activities.

Support program financial control functions including planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting on contracts. Work with Program Managers to analyze performance metrics, develop baseline budgets, perform Earned Value Management analysis, and generate monthly reports. Provide financial data for proposal pricing and contract negotiations as needed.

Design, develop, test, and integrate high-quality software for defense customers. Translate requirements into technical designs, implement solutions across multiple stacks, participate in code reviews, apply secure coding practices, support lab and field integration/testing, and manage project risks and contractual deliverables.

Design and verify system-of-systems solutions for defense customers: translate requirements into testable designs, develop data/test algorithms, perform integration and verification, analyze system behavior, implement SysML models, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Systems Engineer will translate customer needs into system solutions, develop test/data algorithms, define requirements, design/verify system architectures, create test plans, perform integration and analysis, implement SysML models, and communicate with customers to close technical issues. On-site role requiring Secret clearance and ~10% travel.

Design, develop, test, and integrate software for defense customers. Convert requirements into technical solutions, implement secure, high-quality code, participate in reviews, support lab and on-site integration, and manage risks and contractual deliverables.

Develop, integrate, and test undersea combat and navigation systems for submarine platforms. Lead testing, support system installations at Submarine Learning Centers, engage with fleet to capture requirements, troubleshoot SWFTS architecture, and produce installation and test documentation to support modernization training.

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise Linux systems and system images with deep kernel-level expertise. Manage hyperconverged and virtualization infrastructures, architect virtual and physical networking, perform cross-stack troubleshooting, integrate cybersecurity and compliance, and produce clear technical designs for cross-functional teams in a defense environment.

Lead and mentor a systems engineering team to design, install, maintain, and secure physical and virtual servers and network devices. Manage patching, hardening, DISA STIG updates, RMF assessments, automation, and documentation across Red Hat, Windows, and VMware environments. Serve as technical liaison, drive engineering best practices, and support customer sites with up to 25% travel.

Lead a team to develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code for automated deployment and configuration of Kubernetes-based multi-site microservice applications. Debug deployment/configuration issues, manage on-site and airgapped Kubernetes clusters, implement secure coding and automation, mentor engineers, integrate components, support test/integration activities, and use AI tools to accelerate deployments and troubleshooting.

Design, test, and evolve AWS-hosted real-time defense systems. Perform system stress testing and MATLAB modeling, analyze probabilistic combat performance measures, validate DDS RTI/UDP architectures, ensure software certification, and mentor junior engineers. On-site in Mount Laurel, NJ; requires ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time distributed software for U.S. Navy combat systems. Support full lifecycle, architecture analysis, system certification, networked interfaces (TCP/UDP, DDS, messaging), lead integration and test activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a mission-critical DoD environment.

Develop and integrate generative AI and LLM-based capabilities into mission-critical warfare systems. Use AI-augmented engineering tools across the software lifecycle, prototype agent frameworks, and mentor teams on secure AI development. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to operationalize AI models, build NLP pipelines, and improve developer productivity.