Software Engineer

Core4ce

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 13+ years with a MA/MS or 15+ years with a BA/BS in a relevant discipline.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong experience in systems architecture and design.
  • Proficient in requirements analysis and management, integration and testing, and configuration management.
  • Knowledgeable in programming languages including Python and Java, as well as cloud deployment using OpenShift.
  • Familiar with Agile methodologies and developing CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze policy and provide recommendations based on findings.
  • Evaluate research performance metrics and collaborate with scientific teams.
  • Coordinate test and evaluation activities, including materials and plans.
  • Support transition of research into operational environments.
  • Engage with IC and DoD partners on various initiatives.
  • Prepare and present technical briefings for diverse audiences.
  • Lead development of analytic tools and semantic infrastructure.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, immediate vesting.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by Core4ce.
  • Unlimited access to professional training and certifications.
  • Tuition assistance for job-related educational pursuits.
  • Generous PTO that grows with tenure, plus paid parental leave and holidays.
  • Opportunity to propose and develop innovative ideas through The Forge.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Core4ce is seeking a Software Engineer (SETA) to support our Springfield, VA team. The ideal candidate can work independently, assess policy and organizational direction, and deliver clear analysis through white papers, briefings, and other products.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze policy and provide timely written and verbal recommendations.
  • Evaluate research performance metrics and collaborate with scientific teams.
  • Coordinate test and evaluation activities, including training materials and test plans.
  • Support the transition of research into operational environments.
  • Work with IC and DoD partners on research initiatives.
  • Prepare and present technical briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Lead and own ongoing analytic tool and semantic infrastructure development across two critical environments.
  • Plan, track, and report progress on complex technical projects; coordinate technical meetings and working groups.

*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.Qualifications:
  • 13+ years with a MA/MS or 15+ years with a BA/BS in a relevant discipline.
  • Active TS/SCI.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong experience in/with:
    • Systems architecture decisions and design,
    • Requirements analysis and management,
    • Integration and testing methodologies,
    • Configuration management,
    • Implementing common core technologies,
    • Developing, analyzing and validating requirements,
    • Technical direction and documentation, and
    • Deploying containers to cloud environments using OpenShift environment and ISSO processes and requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Hardware/software interfaces,
    • Networking fundamentals,
    • Programming languages such as Python, Java, GitLab, AI/LLM/RAG integration, SPARQL, and RDF/OWL,
    • Agile/scrum, backlog leadership, ISSO,
    • Basic formal ontology frameworks,
    • Development of knowledge models or data graphs, and
    • Development of CI/CD pipelines.


We offer:
  • 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
  • Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
  • Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
  • Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
  • Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.


Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

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