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Cyber Software Engineer III

DPP


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Chantilly VA
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 Contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold an active/current Top Secret SCI security clearance with poly eligibility

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver software to meet mission partner requirements.
  • Develop both user and developer-level documentation.
  • Participate in setting the teams technical direction in alignment with operational requirements and the sponsors technical roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the team to review and improve processes (development test governance stakeholder interactions)
  • Communicate project status roadblocks technical and process proposals to the team and stakeholders.
  • Prioritize development efforts with mission partners.
  • Define the complexity scope and resources needed to integrate new requirements.
Required Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with poly to be considered. TS/SCI with poly eligibility must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
  • Minimum education and experience are 8 years experience with Bachelors of Science;
  • OR 6 years experience with Masters;
  • OR 4 years experience with PhD.
  • Proficient in C#.
  • Proficient in C.
  • Experience developing software for embedded systems using C/C.
  • Experience developing Framework on Windows.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience developing software on Agile teams with a strong track record of delivering solutions.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems.
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle.
  • Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to visualize and implement innovative solutions to problems.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and excel on a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of radio frequency (RF) and/or satellite/terrestrial communications systems and techniques.
  • Experience with Zephyr RTOS.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python PowerShell or Perl.
  • Experience with Java programming language.
  • Experience with Xilinx software.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines work item tracking and project management.
  • Experience writing software design documentation with Doxygen or other documentation tools.
  • Familiarity with Git version control system.

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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

Required Experience:

IC