Software Engineer; TS​/SCI

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizen. Must hold an active U.S. Government security clearance. The position requires a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI polygraph. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access with CI polygraph. Export Control/ITAR applies; candidates must meet U.S. person status per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Software Engineer to support development, integration, and operational deployment of software algorithms for mission‑critical systems supporting PUMA, the U.S. Intelligence Community’s missile warning system.

• Convert algorithm definitions and prototypes into robust software applications that run efficiently on large image and sensor data sets.
• Develop operational‑quality software that is reliable, extensible, maintainable, and performant.
• Apply software engineering standards and development processes to produce high‑quality software packages.
• Build, maintain, and improve automated test, verification, and validation tools.
• Debug, refactor, and modernize existing software codebases for new systems and platforms.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with algorithm developers, systems engineers, testers, and operational stakeholders to deliver mission‑ready capabilities.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field. Five years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, scientific programming, algorithm implementation, or related technical fields.
• Strong software development experience in C++, with an emphasis on building reliable, maintainable production software.
• Experience developing, integrating, or supporting microservices in operational or production environments.
• Experience using Git‑based version control systems such as Git Hub, Git Lab, or Bitbucket.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a mission‑focused environment with high reliability and operational expectations.

• Familiarity with estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, missile warning, tracking, sensor fusion, or related mission domains.
• Experience with scientific computing, image processing, signal processing, or large‑scale data processing.
• Experience with Agile or other formal software development methodologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container platforms.
• Experience developing software for Linux environments.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, or verification and validation frameworks.
• Familiarity with operational systems, high‑availability environments, or mission‑critical software delivery.

Salary range: $92,000.00 – $ annually, based on experience, qualifications, geography, and market conditions. Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) plan.

Vantor values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.