Cyber Software Engineer III
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Interested Learn more:
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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