Senior Systems Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Senior Systems Engineer on Warfare Systems team at Innovative Defense Technologies. Focused on tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned platforms with real-time solutions.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeArlington • New Jersey, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $114,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software design, implementation, and testing across multiple programming languages, with a strong focus on tactical systems and combat system design. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of translating complex requirements into actionable technical solutions.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingJava ProgrammingAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Software Architecture DevelopmentLegacy Software RefactoringDistributed SystemsAlgorithmsData StructuresSoftware Design PatternsShell ScriptingTechnical Requirements DocumentationAlgorithmic Complexity AnalysisDevSecOps Best Practices

Soft Skills

Strong Sense of OwnershipUrgencyInitiativeCustomer Requirement TranslationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Linux OSGit CM Environment

Industry Keywords

Tactical Systems SoftwareDOD ProgramsCombat System DesignBrownfield MethodologyGreenfield Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptLinuxPythonShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments.
Analyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompiling them, and incrementally apply refactoring to modernize the software using the “brownfield” and “greenfield” methodologies.
Technical assessment and deconstruction of Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems.
Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.
Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress.
Software architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components.
Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.
Participate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews.
Integrate individual software components into complex software environments.
Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
5-10+ years of full-time professional experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed.
Familiarity with combat system design and software.
Familiarity and experience with developing tactical systems software on DOD programs.
Experience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages.
Adept with developing in Linux OS environments, including shell scripting.
Ability to decompose and document requirements and specifications.
Understanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern.
Experience with Agile software development processes.
Proficiency working within a Git CM environment.
Comfortable with DevSecOps best practices.
Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.
Ability to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.
Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility.
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and initiative, with the ability to translate complex or ambiguous requirements into effective technical solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches