Software Engineer

TalentHop
Fully RemoteFull-time$110,000–$115,000Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

This is a Fully Remote Job

  • About Our Client:

The organization operates within the national security and defense industry, providing advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions that support critical missions for the Department of the Air Force and the broader defense community. It addresses challenges in modeling, simulation, and secure platform development to enhance national security efforts.

  • About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer role focuses on developing and implementing secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. This position plays a technical leadership role in advancing the platform’s administrative and platform services, directly contributing to the development of modeling and simulation software that supports defense technology innovation.

  • Responsibilities:

Lead development and delivery of modeling and simulation software solutions

Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams

Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD

Develop and maintain software systems in C++ for high-performance applications

Build and manage artifact pipelines using Artifactory

Develop and support cross-platform applications (Linux and Windows environments)

Perform development and optimization within RHEL-based systems

Contribute to secure system design, implementation, and compliance practices

Integrate simulation tools and services into larger platform architectures

Support system integration, testing, and deployment pipelines

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission requirements

Maintain documentation and enforce best practices across development lifecycles

  • Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility

5+ years of experience in Modeling & Simulation development

Strong proficiency in C++ development

Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices

Experience managing artifacts using Artifactory

Cross-platform development experience (Linux and Windows)

Experience with RHEL environments

Experience with MATLAB for modeling or simulation development

Proven leadership and mentoring skills

Strong problem-solving and system design capabilities

  • Pay Range and Compensation Package:

Salary range: $110,000 to $115,000 (specific to Springfield, VA area)

Compensation based on candidate’s location, experience, skills, clearance, and internal parity

Potential for bonuses, commissions, relocation benefits, and incentive payments as applicable

  • Benefits & Perks:

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Flexible spending account

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and delivery of modeling and simulation software solutions
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams
  • Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD
  • Develop and maintain software systems in C++ for high-performance applications
  • Build and manage artifact pipelines using Artifactory
  • Develop and support cross-platform applications (Linux and Windows environments)
  • Perform development and optimization within RHEL-based systems
  • Contribute to secure system design, implementation, and compliance practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Active Secret clearance with Top Secret eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience in Modeling & Simulation development
  • Strong proficiency in C++ development
  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
  • Experience managing artifacts using Artifactory
  • Cross-platform development experience (Linux and Windows)
  • Experience with RHEL environments

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule

Skills mentioned

C++CI/CDDevOpsLinuxMATLABGitSystem DesignSoftware TestingIntegration TestingCybersecurity

About TalentHop

Software Development11-50 employees