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Defense Contractor Software Engineer Jobs in Florida

Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to ... MANTECH seeks a motivated, customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team at Cape Canaveral ...

Software Engineer This position is responsible for writing programming code supporting manufacturing of high precision electronic RF components supporting military, defense, avionics, commercial and ...

Software Engineer * Location: Orlando, FL * Duration: 15-Month Consultant Assignment * Schedule ... Aerospace, aviation, defense, or mission systems experience. * Experience supporting Agile software ...

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop ... Summary CAE USA is seeking a software engineer to build and deploy cutting edge cloud-based ...

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop ... Summary CAE USA is seeking a software engineer to build and deploy cutting edge cloud-based ...

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop ... Summary CAE USA is seeking a software engineer to build and deploy cutting edge cloud-based ...

ISPA Technologyis a defense & space company providing system engineering, integration, and software development services. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Panama City Beach, USA, with ...

The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex ... of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and ...

Embedded Software Engineer II This fully onsite Embedded Software Engineer II role is an ... Prior experience supporting defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical applications. Work ...

The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex ... of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and ...

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Defense Contractor Software Engineer information

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a defense contractor software engineer?

To excel as a Defense Contractor Software Engineer, you should possess strong programming skills in languages like C++, Java, or Python, a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, and eligibility for security clearance. Familiarity with tools and frameworks such as embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and secure software development methodologies is often required, along with certifications like Security+ or CISSP. Outstanding problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These capabilities ensure project success, compliance with stringent regulations, and the ability to innovate in high-stakes, mission-critical environments.

What does a defense contractor software engineer do?

As a Defense Contractor Software Engineer, your daily responsibilities may include designing, coding, and testing software for defense systems, debugging complex issues, and ensuring products comply with security and regulatory standards. You'll often collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware teams, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions. Depending on your project, you might also participate in technical reviews, support integration and testing activities, and maintain thorough documentation. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering reliable and secure technology critical to national defense.

What is a defense contractor software engineer?

A Defense Contractor Software Engineer develops, tests, and maintains software systems for military and defense applications. They work for private companies that contract with government agencies, such as the Department of Defense, to create secure and reliable software solutions. Their work often involves embedded systems, cybersecurity, and compliance with strict government regulations. This role requires a security clearance, knowledge of specialized programming languages, and an understanding of defense industry standards.

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Software Engineer

ManTech

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


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9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Description & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, customer-orientedSoftware Engineerto join our team atCape Canaveral, Florida.  This is an onsite position 

This position will support the United States Space Force (USSF) 5th Space Launch Squadron and the launch services they support.  ManTech's Air Force and Space Division is recruiting highly talented candidates to support a contract that provides full life cycle support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Assured Access to Space National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. We provide services and support in a multitude of areas, including Systems Engineering & Integration, Acquisition & Program Management Support, Mission Integration Management, System Safety & Environmental Engineering, Systems Security & Information Assurance, Launch Schedule and Risk Management, Digital Engineering. 

This position also performs system and subsystem design implementation, integration and tests. Participates in software requirement review, applications and tool definition, design, implementation, integration, test, software acceptance review and iteration. Performs software application related development tasks as directed.  Interacts with customer personnel on technical matters, often supporting coordinated activity across organizational lines. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Responsible for software web applications required to support the 5th Space Launch Squadron. Involves maintaining, extending or rewriting existing applications, or creating new applications which can be accessed from multiple groups, bases and domains. 

  • The Software Engineer will have knowledge of modern web development strategies and techniques to support existing projects and future application development. The work is mostly on complex projects integrating multiple systems and includes all phases of the software lifecycle. 

  • Provide support for team-developed applications; design and develop web or cloud-hosted applications; investigate and identify opportunities for efficiency enhancements to our software development processes and for the enterprise processes our applications support; application, server and tool administration. 

  • Develop and provide user and leadership training for existing or newly developed applications. 

  • Provide regular status updates to customer technical leads and participate in and lead agile software development methodologies. 

  • Work as integral team member of the software development team including individual and virtual pair programming. 

MinimumQualifications: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Bachelor's Degree in STEM field 1.5 years of Software Development experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1year of education/degree requirement. 

  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, programmer, or software developer 

  • 3+ years DoD or Launch/Range experience. 

  • Development experience using the following or equivalent: HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, asynchronous programming, Restful Framework, Agile, UX design, C# or Python. Experience using software development planning tools, source control tools, and task automation tools. 

  • CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in development or engineering with performing one or more of the following: DevOps/DevSecOps, Database Management with PostgreSQL, MongoDB and/or other DBMS; building Restful APIs using .NET Core or Python; VueJS/Vuetify Framework, WebSockets, Flask, Web Services; Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI/ML data pipelines, Data Analysis, performance enhancement, backup/recovery, job automation. 

  • Experience in using and managing one or more of the following tools: CI/CD Pipelines; Git, GitLab, or GitHub; devcontainers in Visual Studio Code; Power Automate; PowerBI; Jira; Confluence; Mattermost (including administration and user management); Amazon Web Services; Nebula; Platform One. 

  • Certification or Familiarity with: CompTIA Cloud+ or AWS certification; Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) facilities, processes, providers, and operations.   

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, commercial business applications, and cloud-hosted platforms and applications. 

Clearance Requirements: 

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active Secret clearance 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. 

  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. 

  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 


MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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