The Role
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.
Summary Generated by Built In
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:
This position is based in our Arlington, VA office, with support to Government customer meetings and installations throughout the United States. You will join a team of dynamic, leading-edge software engineers, system integrators, and system engineers. You must have experience with complex systems and fluency with contemporary programming languages, development environments, and architectures. You will be a key contributor to the development and execution of fielded DoD systems, inclusive of primarily software, but also infrastructure, security, and operational design. The environment is challenging, and you will work within a to solve complex problems for this growing business.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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 3 years’ experience in software development
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics or equivalent full-time professional experience
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
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 10%
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
- 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:
- Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
- Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
- Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Attention to detail
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in software development
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ or Java
- Experience using Confluence and Jira
- Experience with tactical DoD systems and tactical data networks
- Develop software interfaces using network protocols (TCP/UDP, DDS, ActiveMQ, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- 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 (SDLC) and object-oriented programming
- Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and SVN
- Experience with software testing and configuration management
- Ability to work on-site full-time at Arlington, VA (with potential hybrid flexibility)
- Ability to travel approximately 10%
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
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