Job Description

- Job Type: Full-Time
- Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, Lexington, MA
- Travel: Up to 50%
- Clearance: Top Secret (TS/SCI) eligibility
- Compensation: Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY: We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Hanscom AFB in Lexington, MA. This role supports a newly awarded R&D contract with AFRL and offers an opportunity to work directly on advanced defense initiatives in a secure, mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will be able to provide immediate engineering support to AFRL researchers and consultants while developing into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the program. This is a long-term position where commitment and stability are essential. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using multiple programming languages.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented code that adheres to best practices.
- Integrate enterprise applications and related databases.
- Maintain version control and code integrity with Git.
- Debug, test, and optimize applications across platforms and environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex multi-system technical issues.
- Optimize architectures for performance, security, and efficiency.
- Document technical designs, logic, and integration points.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Support shared libraries and common tools across teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements and define solutions.
- Manage the full development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
- Contribute to system roadmaps, design plans, and architecture documentation.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and development standards.
- Provide recommendations on tools, architectures, and system solutions.
- Coordinate schedules, risk mitigation, and status updates.
- Participate in weekly technical and stakeholder meetings.
- Stay current on DevSecOps practices and emerging technologies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Top Secret (TS/SCI) eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related STEM field.
- Experience in full-stack software engineering.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix, with Java and XML experience.
- Proven ability to design and build secure, scalable, high-performance systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop into a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Willing to travel frequently (up to 50%).
- Prior military background or familiarity with DoD environments (SIPR/JWICS exposure preferred). DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with agile prototyping and scalable deployments.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and modern system design patterns.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse technical and non-technical teams.

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