Software Language Engineer

Tangram Flex

Software Language Engineer designing and implementing domain-specific programming languages for Tangram Flex. Collaborating with clients and developing tooling for internal platform environments.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborates with client and industry teams to gather requirements, capture and analyze existing technique specification languages and methodologies, develop use cases and translate mission needs into the development of the language standard.
Translate client engineering needs and domain complexities to develop language features enabling users to describe engineering architecture techniques, including control flow, configurability, and runtime updates into clean language syntax and features.
Integrate language technologies with existing defense software platforms, ensuring interoperability, scalability, dynamic parameterizable inputs and security compliance.
Build language to support interface with radio frequency components.
Support adjustments to the hierarchical language design to enable refinement of software component specifications to maximize code reuse and ensure the language supports the required configuration parameters.
Ensure the language can satisfy counter engagement and counter surveillance use cases.
Add language and runtime features to support integrations of various waveform sources.
Document technical designs, workflows, and best practices for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience and deep knowledge in syntax, semantics, and morphology
Familiarity with parser generators, compiler toolchains, software and system architecture design.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++
Familiarity with software development best practices, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to obtain or possess a current/or recent U.S. Government Security (DoD) Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain clearance.
Work is based in Dayton, Ohio with periodic days at WPAFB.
Travel required up to 25% for customer support and presentations.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or national security programs.
Knowledge of defense-specific data types, communication protocols, and security requirements.
Experience with Radio Frequency Systems.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) and secure software development practices.
Active DoD Clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work options
Flexible Working Hours
10 paid holidays
Generous Paid Time Off
Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
Competitive 401K employer match
A work environment and culture that fosters transparency, collaboration and well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

syntaxsemanticsmorphologyPythonJavaC++parser generatorscompiler toolchainssoftware architecture designversion control

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical guidancementorshipdocumentationcommunication

Certifications

U.S. Government Security ClearanceDoD Clearance