Senior Tactical Data Link Software Engineer

Role overview Develop and support secure software for cross-domain products used in government and military environments. The work combines Linux software engineering, networking, testing, and operational support, with a focus on military messaging and tactical data-link standards. You’ll help define, design, and implement secure message gateways while collaborating with a cohesive engineering team.

Responsibilities - Build, test, and extend product capabilities using languages such as Rust, C, C++, and Java, along with scripting and proprietary languages. - Integrate features into complex Linux-based products and support their operation in secure desktop and enterprise environments. - Apply networking concepts to the design and implementation of cross-domain capabilities. - Develop data inspection policies using open-source or proprietary programming languages. - Support software build tools, test infrastructure, troubleshooting, and operational needs. - Brief customers and leadership on technical work as needed.

Requirements - Direct experience with tactical messaging or data-link standards such as Link 16, JREAP-C, TADIL-J, USMTF, or VMF. - A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; the listing specifies 12+ years in software engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline as an alternative. - Linux software development experience and proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, Go, C/C++, or Bash. - Hands-on TCP/IP networking experience, including protocols such as HTTP, SSH, IPsec, or TLS/SSL. - Understanding of public and private keys or digital certificates; experience with Git and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Fedora, or Ubuntu. - Ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance if required.

Nice to have - Cross-domain security architecture experience; Agile or Scrum experience; or use of AI coding tools. - Cloud deployment experience, distributed or clustered systems development, or virtual desktop technologies such as RDP, Citrix, or VMware Horizon.

Benefits and work setup - The listing describes the role as remote and also says regular onsite collaboration is typical two to three days per week, with candidates generally expected to live within about 50 miles of the office; confirm the applicable arrangement during hiring. - Estimated base salary is $142,600–$197,100, with bonus plans, flexible paid time off, a 401(k) match, and healthcare contributions.