Software Engineer Level I or II, Mission Systems Division

Virginia Tech National Security Institute’s Mission System Division is seeking experienced software engineers to support national security research programs. Candidates will contribute technical expertise across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical systems.

What you'll do:

• Software development in support of MSD research programs
• Learn about the underlying technical concepts of assigned programs
• Participation in weekly program meetings and periodic sponsor meetings (requiring oral and/or written updates)
• Deploy software on prototype systems
• Thorough test, evaluation, and documentation of developed software
• Develop best practices and documenting NSI standards
• Provide technical guidance to junior developers and students on research project

What they're looking for:

• An earned Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline to the position summary
• Proficiency in software development and familiarity with best coding practices
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a development team in executing sponsored projects
• Experience integrating hardware and software
• Given the nature of the research conducted and requirements from the federal sponsor, all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Previous professional experience in software development supporting technical, increasingly more complex projects, research initiatives, or engineering programs
• Previous experience contributing as an active member of a software development or engineering team in the execution of sponsored research, government-funded, or industry-supported projects
• Demonstrated success collaborating within multidisciplinary technical teams that include software engineers, researchers, scientists, or other engineering stakeholders to develop and implement software solutions
• Demonstrated ability to integrate hardware and software to support complex technical requirements and design, develop, and implement effective software-based solutions to address mission or project objectives
• Experience supporting software integration, deployment, and test activities
• Experience integrating software with hardware, sensors, or embedded systems