Senior Specialist, Software Engineer
Job Description
Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI)_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire
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Position Title: Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI)
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Job Type: Full-Time
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Location: Palm Bay, FL
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Base Salary: $97,000 to $180,000 + Best-in-class benefits
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Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
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Job Category: Information Technology - Other IT
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Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph.
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Job Description:
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*We are seeking a Software Engineer in Palm Bay, Florida to design, develop, integrate, and sustain mission-focused software solutions.
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*In this role, you'll work across a diverse technical landscape from embedded software and backend services to web applications, containerized environments, and DevOps workflows.
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*The ideal candidate thrives in varied technical environments and brings experience with technologies including C++, Python, JavaScript, React, and Docker-based development.
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*You'll play a key role in supporting secure, mission-critical programs that make a real impact.
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Essential Functions:
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*Contribute to the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software solutions across embedded systems, backend services, and web-based applications.
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*Develop and maintain software using technologies such as C++, Python, JavaScript, and React in support of mission and program requirements.
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*Support containerized development and deployment workflows using Docker and established DevOps practices to improve delivery efficiency, consistency, and reliability.
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*Collaborate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration, and program teams to implement technical solutions aligned with operational and customer needs.
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*Participate in software troubleshooting, defect resolution, performance improvement, and technical problem solving across the development lifecycle.
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*Create and maintain technical documentation, code artifacts, and engineering products that support integration, testing, deployment, and long-term sustainment.
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Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
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Active TS/SCI is required.
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Preferred Additional Skills:
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*Active TS/SCI w CI Polygraph.
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*Experience contributing across both embedded and web application environments.
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*Experience with React and modern JavaScript development for user-facing applications.
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*Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and containerized software delivery.
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*Experience developing or integrating software in Linux-based environments.
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*Experience in software engineering for one or more of the following areas: embedded software, backend services, full stack applications, or web application development.
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*Hands-on development experience with one or more relevant programming languages such as C++, Python, or JavaScript.
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*Experience working with modern software development practices, including version control, code reviews, debugging, and automated build or test workflows.
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*Familiarity with Docker-based development environments, containerized applications, or DevOps-oriented software delivery practices.
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*Ability to contribute effectively as an individual contributor on a technical team supporting secure, mission-focused software programs.
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Skills and Certifications:
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Active TS Clearance
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Security Clearance Required: Yes
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Compensation:
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Full-time
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Benefits - Full
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Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
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Candidate Details:
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7+ to 10 years experience
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Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
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Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
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Willingness to Travel - Occasionally