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Cornerstone Defense

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Software Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply ... Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space ...

Cornerstone Defense

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Software Engineer Location: Herndon, VA *Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply ... Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Self?directed problem?solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team ... Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense ...

Palantir

$10K/mo

As a Defense Tech Software Engineer Intern, you'll have an opportunity to grow more quickly than you ever envisioned, as you contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir's Gotham product.

Palantir

$10K/mo

As a Defense Tech Software Engineer Intern, you'll have an opportunity to grow more quickly than you ever envisioned, as you contribute high-quality code directly to Palantir's Gotham product.

ApplyMint

Software Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$30/hr

JOB TITLE: Software Engineer LOCATION: Palmdale, CA PAY RATE: $30.00 - 125.00/hour We are a ... defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We ...

Defense Unicorns

Software Engineer (FedD105)

OR · On-site +1

Defense Unicorns is seeking a Mid to Senior Software Engineer to help drive our transformation from legacy, on-premises software to a modern, cloud-native platform. In this role you will play a key ...

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Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Cornerstone Defense
Library and Information Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

  • Location: Chantilly, Virginia
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #3688

Title: Software Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *
Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.
Benefits Overview :
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related STEM degree and a minimum of 9 years related experience.
• Experience with Software Architecture
• Requirements definition - to include iterative derivation of requirements with customer input
• Must have 8+ years development experience with C#
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• 5+ years experience with Java, Android
• 3+ years experience with C, C++, and/or Assembly
• 2+ years experience with PowerShell
• 2+ years experience leading a software development team

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