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Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI)
McLean, VA (On-site)Ocipitator (Defense)$165,000 - $220,000Full-timeTS/SCI Required
Join our elite defense team building real-time intelligence processing systems that protect national security. You'll work on classified systems that correlate data across missile defense, satellite intelligence, and counter-narcotics operations. This role requires working on-site in secure government facilities with active TS/SCI clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design and develop high-throughput data processing pipelines handling 5,000-50,000 messages per second
- •Build real-time correlation engines for multi-source intelligence fusion across classified systems
- •Implement secure data extraction and normalization from legacy defense systems
- •Collaborate with intelligence analysts to translate operational requirements into technical solutions
- •Optimize system performance for mission-critical time-sensitive applications (e.g., 18-minute missile response windows)
- •Develop and maintain microservices architecture in classified environments
- •Participate in DCSA security audits and maintain top-tier compliance standards
Required Qualifications
- •Active TS/SCI clearance (must be current and in-scope)
- •7+ years of software engineering experience with production systems
- •Expert-level proficiency in Python, Go, or Java with distributed systems experience
- •Strong experience with real-time data processing frameworks (Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming)
- •Deep understanding of system architecture, microservices, and API design
- •Experience working in classified or secure government environments
- •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- •Experience with satellite intelligence systems or GEOINT processing
- •Knowledge of defense data standards (USMTF, VMF, NITF)
- •Previous work on Golden Dome Initiative or missile defense systems
- •Familiarity with counter-narcotics intelligence operations
- •Experience with graph databases and network analysis
- •Contributions to high-security software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Benefits & Perks
- •Competitive base salary plus equity in fast-growing defense tech company
- •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- •401(k) with company match
- •Professional development and security clearance maintenance support
- •Work on systems with direct national security impact
- •Collaborative environment with 65+ cleared engineers
Ready to apply?
Send your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this role to careers@turrem.com