Software Engineer Job at recruyt in Baltimore

About the Role We are seeking a Mission Software Engineer to join an expanding team in the DC area. In this role, you’ll take on a diverse set of challenges spanning full-stack development, networking, systems integration, and user-focused problem solving—always balancing speed, scalability, and sound engineering judgment. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Engineering and Design, while working hand-in-hand with our Mission Success team to deliver end-to-end solutions that empower military logisticians. The engineers thrive on ownership and accountability, approaching every project with a practical, execution-oriented mindset. You’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects for our military customers. The right candidate will consistently deliver reliable, timely, and high-quality outcomes while keeping our mission at the forefront of decision-making. Note : The following is included in the original posting but preserved here as content; salary range and recruiting notes may be subject to change by the provider. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $270,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from recruyt Hiring for a client. Requires an active Secret Clearance. Available for Senior - Staff level engineers Responsibilities Work side-by-side with end users and stakeholders to understand their toughest challenges, then design and deliver software solutions that directly address those needs. Take full ownership of features from concept to deployment, including prototyping, integrating with existing systems, and ensuring performance in demanding real-world environments. Collaborate across engineering, product, design, and operations teams to build scalable systems, prioritize work, and drive complex projects to completion. Continuously monitor and improve system reliability and performance by instrumenting code, analyzing metrics, diagnosing issues, and iterating on fixes. Balance short-term urgency with long-term maintainability—making thoughtful trade-offs that keep solutions practical, effective, and mission-focused. Travel roughly ~25% to deploy, field-test, and support software systems, gathering feedback directly from users to ensure success in operational settings. Qualifications High ownership mindset; we’re looking for a motivated individual who is biased to action and to assume responsibility for all aspects of the development and deployment of our software for a specific military customer. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users. Strong communication abilities, with an interest and aptitude to lead customer-facing engineering interactions. Active U.S. secret security clearance required; top secret preferred. Preferred Skills Experience working on software in defense, aerospace, or other complex operational domains. Familiarity with logistics, supply chain, or sustainment challenges — especially in military contexts. Experience deploying software to production environments and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Kubernetes) as well as Edge infrastructure. Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning in operational contexts. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Software Development Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at recruyt by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Disability insurance Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Washington DC-Baltimore Area . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr