Applications Programmer, Senior

Job Title: Applications Programmer, Senior

Company: Trimitron Corporation

Location: On-site in Norfolk, VA

Position Type: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

Trimitron Corp is seeking a highly accomplished Applications Programmer, Senior to lead advanced software development efforts in support of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division. This senior technical role is responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing complex applications that directly enable PNT mission capabilities, data processing, modeling, and operational performance.

The Applications Programmer, Senior serves as a technical authority, driving software strategy, mentoring development teams, and ensuring all applications meet the highest standards of security, reliability, and mission alignment.

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of complex application systems supporting NIWC Pacific’s PNT mission.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions that meet mission-critical requirements.
• Establish development standards, coding practices, and quality benchmarks for the programming team.
• Provide expert-level guidance on system design decisions, technology selection, and integration strategies.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document highly complex applications that support PNT data workflows, modeling tools, and operational systems.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex programming challenges, considering system capacity, performance constraints, cybersecurity requirements, and operational timelines.
• Conduct advanced quality assurance evaluations to ensure software reliability, accuracy, and compliance with Navy and DoD standards.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for high-impact software issues.
• Collaborate with PNT engineers, analysts, and program leadership to translate mission needs into robust software capabilities.
• Ensure all applications align with PNT system architectures, data structures, and operational requirements.
• Contribute to long-term modernization strategies for PNT applications, including migration planning, refactoring, and performance optimization.
• Ensure all development activities comply with NIWC, Navy, and DoD cybersecurity and configuration management policies.
• Lead code reviews, design walkthroughs, and technical training sessions.

• Six (6) to nine (9) years of directly applicable experience in application programming or software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• An advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Strong proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and debugging complex applications.
• Experience evaluating applications for quality assurance and performance.
• Ability to solve complex programming challenges using analytical and computational techniques.
• Strong understanding of system limitations, performance considerations, and secure coding practices.

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or NIWC programs, especially in technical or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with PNT systems, modeling tools, or Navy software development environments.
• Experience with secure coding, configuration management, and DoD software development standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance package, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance program, and company‑paid benefits.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to mission‑critical defense projects, work alongside highly skilled professionals, and engage in challenging systems engineering tasks that directly impact national security operations.