Associate Software Engineer

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

The Associate Software Engineer will design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions. The Associate Software Engineer must work with customers, supervisors and peers to understand and flow-down high-level user requirements, develop and test functional components and integrated solutions to deliver robust end items for the customer.

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4-5 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

• Product Development: Design, develop, integrate, test, and troubleshoot software components using established programming languages and tools. Contribute to the documentation of software architectures, processes, procedures, and techniques required to operate and sustain delivered solutions.
• Scopes & Understands Requirements: Work with engineers, team leads, and stakeholders to understand high-level user requirements and assist in flowing those requirements into functional software components and integrated solutions that meet customer needs.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software, systems, integration, information, production, and test engineers to understand system workflows, front-end and back-end features, and overall system architecture.
• Adheres to Engineering Standards: Apply industry best practices and organizational standards related to security, reliability, and performance. Follow established programming paradigms, interpret and apply DoD and industry standards, and participate in peer reviews, configuration reviews, design reviews, and performance reviews.
• Applies Common Tools & Dev Ops Practices: Assist with building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins). Support the integration of internally developed, third-party, or open-source software into containerized and orchestrated environments.
• Containerization & Integration Support: Assist in configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate within container runtime environments (e.g., Docker/OCI) and Kubernetes-based systems. Support integration with internal systems and third-party applications.
• Automation & Configuration Management: Contribute to scripting and automation efforts to support deployment, configuration management, testing, and system sustainment activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in software test and integration activities, applying best engineering practices and established test methodologies to ensure software quality, reliability, and performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and process
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems
• Familiarity or working knowledge with several of the following:
• C++, Python, Java or JavaScript programming languages
• Basic understanding of container concepts (Docker/OCI images, containers, registries)
• SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
• Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions
• Reactor similar modern frontend frameworks
• Interest in learning system integration concepts and working beyond strictly writing code
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a team environment

• Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies
• Understanding of networking concepts and…