Computer Engineer III

Team: Engineering

Location: McLean, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

Commitment: Regular

Workplace Type: onsite

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
 

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.