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Specialist Engineer, Software

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Prescient Edge
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon award.

Specialist Engineer/ Software (Command and Control Software Engineer)

Benefits:

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

* A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.

* Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.

* A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.

* Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.

* A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Job Requirements

Desired experience:

* 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of robotic control software for air and maritime systems.

* 10 years of experience in software engineering (e.g., C#, Python, RTI DDS, or Java)

* 7 years of experience developing software for government or military robotics Command and Control (C2) systems.

* 3 years of experience managing and operating Dev Ops pipelines for software releases, including continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools and automated testing for multiple deployment environments.

* 5 of experience systems integration engineering experience, specifically focused on the seamless technical integration of unmanned vehicles, Minotaur mission systems, sensors, and specialized payloads into broader U.S. and international C2 systems.

* Experience managing complex "system-of-systems" challenges, ensuring full interoperability and data synchronization.

* 5 years of experience engineering and managing the integration of diverse air and maritime uncrewed platforms with government C2 architecture; coordinating technical requirements across multiple hardware providers; and maintaining system compatibility with evolving C2 interfaces to provide a cohesive common operating picture; experience in.

* 3 years of experience working with NATO STANAG 4817 for Unmanned Systems. Experience integrating disparate software systems using APIs, SDKs, network protocols, and UxS Control Segment Maritime Domain Extension (UCSMDE).

* Demonstrated experience with C2 the Navy's Common Control System (CCS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and a minimum of two years of experience with the TAK ecosystem (WinTAK, ATAK, TAK Server).

* Five years of experience in military and international exercise with NATO tactical communications and Maritime Big Play.

* Three years of experience implementing DoD cybersecurity controls and performing vulnerability assessments.

Education:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineer, or Electrical Engineering.

Security clearance:

* Secret

Location:

* Remote work with 25% travel.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law.

We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization's success.
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