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Designs, develops, and manages complex DoD software and training systems, with expertise in computer architecture, simulation, real-time messaging, and Navy Combat Systems.

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About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1872
Job Title: Computer Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA | Virginia Beach, VA
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Computer Engineer III with comprehensive experience designing, developing, and managing complex DoD software and training systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering expertise across computer architecture, simulation technologies, real‑time messaging, and Navy Combat Systems, delivering reliable, high‑performance solutions in demanding operational environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing DoD software projects from cradle to grave
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IEEE and other industry standards/best practices
  • Demonstrated experience in Combat System design, core technologies and Combat System training
  • execution
  • Demonstrated experience in Computer System architecture design and development
  • Demonstrated experience with C, C++ and Java
  • Demonstrated experience with real time messaging products such as Data Distribution Service (DDS)
  • Demonstrated experience with simulation architecture standards such as High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
  • Demonstrated experience managing software version control and/or software source code basemanagement
  • Demonstrated experience with DoD training systems and training tool development
  • Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
  • Computer Architecture
  • Red Hat Linux
  • Virtualization Technologies such as:
  • VMWare and RHEV
  • Model Based Systems Engineering Software
  • Demonstrated specialized experience performing work in each of the following Naval System areas:
  • Aegis
  • SSDS
  • NAVSSI
  • GPNTS
  • BFTT / ATD
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's level degree in one of the following areas: Computer, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering; Computer Science; Information Systems Management, or; Systems Engineering
  • Ten (10) years of professional experience in one or more of the following fields: Software development; or Computer Networks; or Systems Engineering with an emphasis on software development and integration.
  • Must be able to travel up to 20% CONUS & OCONUS
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active Secret clearance at minimum
  • Skills

    AegisATDBFTTCC++Data Distribution Service (DDS)Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)GPNTSHigh Level Architecture (HLA)IEEE StandardsJavaModel Based Systems EngineeringNAVSSIRed Hat LinuxRHEVSoftware Source Code BasemanagementSoftware Version ControlSSDsVMware

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