Software Engineer- Gaithersburg, MD, Eagan, MN, Egg Harbor, NJ Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineer- Gaithersburg, MD, Eagan, MN, Egg Harbor, NJ with Security Clearance
Software Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work hybrid onsite in Gaithersburg, MD or Eagan, MN or Egg Harbor, NJ. Contract Length: 6-months with potential for conversion to FTE
* Candidate must hold an Active Public Trust or be willing to obtain a Public Trust

* Job Description:

Our Client is seeking a Software Engineer with AI-enabled development experience based in Gaithersburg, MD or Eagan, MN or Egg Harbor, NJ to support a System Replacement Product Delivery Team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems that directly support national air traffic operations. You will help modernize a high-availability air traffic management platform using both traditional systems engineering practices and AI-augmented software development techniques. This is a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. What You'll Do:
* Design, develop, test, and maintain software for real-time, high-availability systems Apply AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, debugging, and automated test generation
* Use AI responsibly across the full SDLC - including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, and code review
* Analyze complex system requirements and translate them into efficient, maintainable designs
* Develop and maintain automation scripts across development, test, and production environments
* Promote code quality, reuse, traceability, and cross-team collaboration

Required Qualifications:

* AI-Driven Engineering Experience - we are specifically seeking engineers who actively integrate AI into their daily development workflow.
* Hands-on experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Git Hub Copilot, or similar) for:
* Code generation and refactoring
* Debugging and automated test creation
* IDE-integrated workflows
* Familiarity with large language model platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, etc.)
* Experience designing effective prompts and validating AI-generated output
* Understanding of human-in-the-loop development and responsible AI usage
* Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, safety, and bias - especially in regulated or safety-critical environments Experience incorporating AI/ML techniques into software engineering workflows
* Experience with automated testing frameworks Core Technical

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience
* Strong object-oriented programming experience
* Proficiency in C, C++, and/or Ada (Ada preferred but not required)
* Experience developing real-time, multi-threaded systems
* Familiarity with Linux (Red Hat), virtual machines, and hypervisors
* Experience with low-level communications protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP)
* Experience with hardware or complex system integration
* Experience with source control and configuration management tools
* Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
* US citizenship required Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note:

Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $65.80 Estimated Max Rate: $102.62