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V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team!

Overview

V2X is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer II to join our Engineering team in Indianapolis, IN supporting development and integration of advanced systems including situational awareness displays, mission computers, avionics, sensors, mission equipment, and radar systems.  Our Indianapolis facility also supports a variety of other product lines serving multiple Department of Defense (DoD) customers providing the opportunity to work on a diverse set of programs and roles supporting the continued advancement of your career.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer II in Indianapolis supports engineering teams by thriving in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. You will design, implement, and validate software that runs on RedHat Enterprise Linux and Windows platforms, support DoD-grade projects, and mentor the next generation of engineers. The ideal candidate will own end-to-end delivery, from architecture to acceptance testing, while driving continuous improvement across our development processes.

• Lead Design & Implementation of real-time software development.
• Mentor & Coach engineers, providing code reviews, technical guidance.
• Self-Organize & Prioritize workstreams, set realistic milestones, track progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Drive Software Testing – create and maintain unit, integration, and system test suites; automate test cases where feasible.
• Integrate Hardware & Software components, participate in hardware validation, and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Manage Virtual Environments – deploy, configure, and maintain VMs and containerized environments for development, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Act as Technical Lead & Customer POC – progressively take on more responsibility in architecture ownership, client interactions, and project delivery.
• Continuous Improvement – propose and implement process, tooling, and coding standard enhancements.
• Participate in Lab Testing & Team Events – be physically present in Indianapolis for on site validation and collaboration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development or a related engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with Agile software development processes.
• Demonstrated leadership with a proven ability to mentor individual engineers.
• Strong self-organization & time management skills – able to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on experience developing for Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Basic working knowledge of Linux terminal commands and system configuration.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (or higher).
• Able to attend lab testing and team events on site.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support customer meetings, and field technical support.
• Proficiency in C, C++ languages
• Experience with Bash or other shell scripting

Desired Skills

• Experience with system network configuration and network troubleshooting (for very small, relatively simple network architectures)
• Knowledge of SSH and TLS, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience setting up and using VirtualBox virtual machines for development and testing
• Knowledge of Linux security features including PAM, FIPS mode, SELinux, and LUKS
• Experience installing packages with Linux package managers (YUM, DNF, RPM)
• Experience writing cron jobs
• Proficiency in software analysis and test tools and automation. Experience with Lattix is highly desirable.

Security Clearance and Other Requirements

• Ability to access systems with information restricted to U.S. citizens as required by federal contract guidelines

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is required

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Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.