Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
5+ years of experience in high-performance middleware and real-time distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in C++, Python, DDS, ZeroMQ, and gRPC.
Hands-on experience with Linux SDN tools and automated testing frameworks.
Familiarity with containerized environments like Docker/Kubernetes.
Active Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software bridges for data synchronization among systems.
Translate systems engineering artifacts into functional applications.
Build protocol adapters for real-time communication frameworks.
Implement network throttling and shaping interfaces.
Integrate middleware with virtualized components and tactical applications.
Ensure reliable, low-latency message brokering across environments.
Develop automated tests and CI pipelines for performance validation.
Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed simulations.
Collaborate with Government teams on interface definitions and integration timelines.
Benefits
Competitive pay based on current work, not previous salary.
Traditional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401k matching and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid leave with the option to cash out unused leave.
Access to financial planners, wellness services, and discount programs.
Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Software Integration & Middleware Engineer Full-time Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Position Summary
Trideum Corporation is seeking a highly capable Software Integration & Middleware Engineer to design, develop, and sustain high-performance middleware components supporting a complex, multi-system Army simulation environment. This engineer will play a critical role in bridging the Digital Engineering (DE) Environment with Government-developed systems such as OneSAF and communications and network models, enabling real-time interoperability, deterministic data exchange, and scalable distributed simulation.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop, package, and maintain software bridges that translate, route, and synchronize data among federated systems.
Work with the systems engineering team to translate SE artifacts and SysML diagrams into running applications.
Build and refine protocol adapters supporting C++, Python, DDS, ZeroMQ, gRPC, and related real-time communication frameworks.
Investigate and implement network throttling and shaping interfaces, including TAP/TUN virtual devices, tc/NetEm queuing disciplines, and SDN-based routing constructs.
Integrate middleware modules with virtualized DE Environment components, including virtual EUDs, ATAK-based applications, UAS controllers, and tactical routers.
Ensure low-latency, high-throughput message brokering across simulation environments while maintaining reliability and compliance with interface standards.
Develop automated tests and CI pipelines to validate performance, protocol compliance, and interoperability across OneSAF, DE, and CJSIL interfaces.
Troubleshoot distributed simulation behaviors and resolve complex issues involving middleware logic, network emulation, and real-time data serialization.
Collaborate with Government engineering teams to refine interface definitions, coordinate integration timelines, and support multi-lab test events.
Minimal travel required
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM discipline.
5+ years of experience in high-performance middleware, protocol translation, and real-time distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in C++, Python, DDS, ZeroMQ, gRPC, and related middleware technologies.
Hands-on experience with Linux SDN tools (TAP/TUN, tc/NetEm), virtual networking, and automated testing frameworks.
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes) and distributed Linux systems.
Active Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting DoD simulation systems such as OneSAF, comms models, or similar federated architectures.
Background in tactical networking or real-time embedded systems.
Experience in CI/CD automation, performance profiling, and protocol compliance testing.
We Take Care of Our People
Whether you're looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Trideum is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life because we believe that taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Trideum offers:
Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary.
Traditional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave.
Free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, and discount programs.
Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
