R&D Engineer: Software Engineer

This role focuses on software implementation, testing, and productization within a multidisciplinary research and engineering environment. The position combines hands-on development with technical problem-solving, system troubleshooting, and collaboration across engineering and research teams.

What You Will Do

Apply software engineering expertise to research and development programs by identifying emerging technical challenges, research trends, and future opportunities. Design, implement, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable software solutions across the full development lifecycle.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical initiatives supporting government and defense-related customers. Frequent travel is expected, including trips to sponsor and contractor locations that may last up to two weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science
• 14+ years of relevant experience for the Senior Professional level, or 19+ years of relevant experience for the Principal Professional level
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Rust
• Strong understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented design, modular architecture, version control, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization
• Experience developing, testing, and maintaining software in Linux and/or Windows environments, with working knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, or container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to produce clear, maintainable, well-documented code and systematically troubleshoot operating systems and input-output issues
• Understanding of network protocol stacks and the ability to work effectively with complex technical systems
• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into well-architected technical designs while collaborating across engineering, research, product, and stakeholder teams
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance attention to detail with a broader systems perspective
• Demonstrated experience supporting technology transition efforts
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance is required, with potential investigation requirements for higher-level clearance eligibility
• U.S. citizenship is required, and successful completion of applicable background checks, drug testing, and security requirements is expected

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $140,004–$265,704 USD
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount available to eligible employees, spouses, and children
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a research-driven engineering environment
• Frequent exposure to multidisciplinary teams, research programs, sponsors, and technically challenging projects
• Travel opportunities to sponsor, contractor, and second-party locations within and outside the continental United States