Odyssey Systems

Software Engineer

Odyssey Systems$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field
  • 1-4 years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in at least one strongly typed programming language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, Rust, or Julia)
  • Familiarity with REST API design patterns

Responsibilities

  • Implement and test Julia HTTP API endpoints for mission data
  • Write Julia utility functions for various data formats
  • Assist with Monte Carlo driver implementation
  • Build and maintain React/TypeScript components for UI
  • Implement Cesium/Resium map features
  • Write automated tests at the component and integration level
  • Participate in CI/CD pipeline maintenance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model
  • Structured mentorship from experienced engineers
  • Opportunity to work on high-performance scientific computing applications
  • Exposure to aerospace and defense domains
  • Engaging in hands-on projects with real-time applications
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to contribute to the development of the Multimode Threat Engagement Simulation Platform under the technical direction of the Lead and Senior Staff Engineers. You will build features across the stack — backend physics API endpoints in Julia, React/TypeScript UI components, and Cesium map view integrations — while growing your expertise in high-performance scientific computing and defense mission engineering applications.

 

This role is an opportunity to develop real depth in an intersection of disciplines that is rarely available at early career: scientific computing with Julia, 3D geospatial visualization with CesiumJS, and the physics of aerospace and defense sensor systems. You do not need to arrive with domain knowledge — you will acquire it through hands-on work alongside domain experts and through structured mentorship from the Lead Engineer. What you do need is a solid programming foundation, genuine curiosity about computational physics, and the ability to write clear, tested, maintainable code.

 

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Backend Development

  • Implement and test Julia HTTP API endpoints for mission data CRUD operations, trajectory query routing, and physics result serialization
  • Write Julia utility functions for data format conversion: GeoJSON, CZML, mission JSON schema parsing and generation
  • Assist with Monte Carlo driver implementation: input parameter perturbation, result aggregation, and statistical output computation (CEP, R95, Pk distribution)
  • Write unit and integration tests for computation backend endpoints; validate API response schemas against the frontend contract
  • Maintain and extend the mission data serialization layer: add new asset types, task attributes, and output fields while preserving backward compatibility with existing save files

Frontend Development

  • Build and maintain React/TypeScript components for the mission planning UI: forms for asset creation and editing, task assignment dialogs, mission parameter panels, and tabbed navigation
  • Implement Cesium/Resium map features: add new asset marker types, update entity styling based on mission state, and wire up click/hover interactions between the globe and the mission data panel
  • Consume Julia backend API endpoints from the React frontend: implement fetch calls, loading states, error handling, and result rendering for trajectory and analysis queries
  • Write TypeScript type definitions for all mission data structures shared between the frontend and the Julia API

Testing and DevOps Support

  • Write automated tests at the component level (React Testing Library or equivalent) and integration level (API contract tests)
  • Assist with CI/CD pipeline maintenance: diagnose build failures on Windows and Linux targets, update dependency versions, and validate packaged installer behavior
  • Participate in code review: give and receive feedback on correctness, performance, and readability
  • Maintain technical documentation: update API reference docs, build guides, and developer setup instructions as features evolve

 

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

ClearanceActive Secret Clearance

Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field

Years of Experience: 1–4 years of software development experience, including internships, research projects, or personal projects demonstrating relevant technical depth

Certifications: NA

 

Additional Skills

  • Proficiency in at least one programming language with strong typing discipline (TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, Rust, or Julia)
  • Familiarity with REST API design patterns: HTTP methods, JSON request/response schemas, status codes, and client-side error handling
  • Working knowledge of React or equivalent component-based frontend framework, OR demonstrated experience with scientific computing / numerical methods in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or C++
  • Ability to write readable, tested code and iterate based on code review feedback

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Any exposure to Julia, even through coursework, online resources, or personal projects
  • Familiarity with geospatial concepts: coordinate systems (WGS84, ECEF, ENU), map projections, or GIS tooling
  • Experience with a scientific computing environment: MATLAB, NumPy/SciPy, or equivalent
  • Curiosity about aerospace, defense, or mission engineering applications — you don't need to know the domain, but you should want to learn it
  • Experience with Electron desktop application development

Additional Information

Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Boston, MA

Travel: Approx. 15-20%

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Hybrid

 

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***Contingent upon contract award***

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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