The Role
The Research & Test Engineer integrates into various roles across development, testing, and research, supporting the software development lifecycle and responding to mission priorities.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cross-Functional Developer Research & Test Engineer
Location: Fort Meade, MD | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
Note: These positions are part of an active proposal effort and are contingent upon contract award.
Overview
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking Software Engineers to join our surge-ready bench. These versatile professionals flex across development, testing, and research as mission priorities evolve, ensuring priority tasks are never stalled due to resource constraints. Candidates must be adaptable and collaborative to provide mission-critical support.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, contract requirements, and geographic locality. DarkStar provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting mission success and career growth of full-time employees.
Additional Details
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
Location: Fort Meade, MD | Type: Full-Time | Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly
Note: These positions are part of an active proposal effort and are contingent upon contract award.
Overview
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking Software Engineers to join our surge-ready bench. These versatile professionals flex across development, testing, and research as mission priorities evolve, ensuring priority tasks are never stalled due to resource constraints. Candidates must be adaptable and collaborative to provide mission-critical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Rapidly integrate into development, testing, or research tasks depending on mission needs.
- Support software development lifecycle from coding through testing and evaluation.
- Assist vulnerability researcher with analysis and secure design.
- Augment DevSecOps engineers during heavy platform or automation efforts.
- Provide surge labor to priority development efforts without disrupting baseline backlog work.
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
- Education/Experience: 3–5 years professional experience in software development, DevSecOps, or vulnerability research
- Training/Certification: Familiarity with Python, C/C++; optional Rust or Go
- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting mission priorities and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Experience in Agile or DevSecOps-driven teams
- Familiarity with vulnerability analysis tools and secure coding practices
- Prior support to MARFORCYBER, USCYBERCOM, or other DoD cyber programs
- CNODP Graduate
Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, contract requirements, and geographic locality. DarkStar provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting mission success and career growth of full-time employees.
Additional Details
- Travel: As required by mission
- Work Environment: On-site, Fort Meade, MD
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.
Top Skills
C/C++
Go
Python
Rust
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The Company
What We Do
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that offers advanced intelligence-based solutions to clients in the private and public sector. Our capabilities and personnel provide unique advantages to our customers.
