Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineer 4 with Security Clearance
Overview Big Bear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer 4 t o spearhead an exciting new initiative within our Technology & Data Analysis mission. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation - bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world application. You will collaborate directly with mission stakeholders, researchers, and end users to design, develop, and deploy powerful tools that enhance cryptanalytic engineering and analysis .

If you are passionate about turning complex research concepts into impactful, daily-use solutions, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a mission-critical environment. What you will do
* Mission Focus:
Lead end-to-end capability development - from concept to deployment - transforming research-based approaches, software prototypes, and algorithms into fully operational tools for cryptanalytic engineering and analysis
* Enterprise Development:
Apply expert-level Java development skills to extend and enhance an existing tool base, leveraging documentation and research to understand functionality and drive new capability
* Architecture & Design:
Conduct thorough software and architecture reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement, modernization, and optimization
* Full Lifecycle Ownership:
Own transition planning, release management, version control, automated testing, debugging, and ongoing maintenance
* User Engagement:
Provide direct user support and incorporate end-user feedback into iterative feature development
* Innovation:
Evaluate and integrate new parameters and features that advance mission outcomes and improve analyst workflows What you need to have
* Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph required

* Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Demonstrated experience in enterprise Java application development
* Proven ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases using documentation and research artifacts
* Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, automated testing, debugging, and release planning
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with researchers, stakeholders, and end users What we'd like you to have
* Java Expert with deep, hands-on proficiency in enterprise-grade Java development
* Experience with graph representation and transformation to alternative graph structures
* Background in digital logic emulation
* Ability to re-architect legacy code using modern object-oriented techniques
* Proficiency in file parsing and generation with optimization frameworks
* Familiarity with cryptanalytic concepts or signals intelligence (SIGINT) tooling is a plus
* Experience working in classified or government mission environments About Big Bear.ai Big Bear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Big Bear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.

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