Armaments Research Company
Senior Software Engineer
Armaments Research Company, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Senior Software Engineer • Armaments Research Company
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About Armaments Research Company Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real‑time situational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. The ARC team manages program execution in support of innovative IoT devices that enhance national security. ARC’s core offering is the AI‑Enabled Weapons Sensor (AEWS), which collects and transmits real‑time tactical data to the cloud, providing battlefield awareness and actionable insights. Devices were initially developed in partnership with DARPA and the National Science Foundation, leveraging IoT technology and machine learning to transform operational responses.
What You’ll Do The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for building and developing data collection applications and situational awareness tools. You will be part of a high‑caliber team dedicated to both mission and advancing ground‑breaking technology. Our software stack includes Java‑based microservices in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, a React.js front‑end for web UIs, and mobile Android applications.
Role Responsibilities – How You Will Make An Impact
Collaborate with a small team of software engineers to design and document forward‑thinking approaches to solving enterprise software problems
Capture, update, and maintain current and future software requirements
Participate in enterprise architecture design discussions and documentation
Develop and implement reliable back‑end software
Develop and implement modern web‑based user interfaces
Write and maintain automated software unit tests and integration tests for functional verification and regression testing
Write and maintain system component simulators
Collaborate across teams with mobile software developers, firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and data scientists
Mentor junior engineers and technicians in promoting a culture of continuous improvement through development processes
Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure, VPCs, and managed services
Utilize modern IaC practices using GitLab integration
Perform CI/CD using Terraform and Helm
Automated testing, database management, and Kubernetes management
Deploy software using contemporary DevOps practices including multi‑cloud, multi‑tenant, and hybrid strategies
Safely operate firearms platforms under supervision from trained and licensed range officers and qualified ARC personnel (prior experience with firearms not required)
This position may require travel up to 10% of the time for in‑person events including system testing
Relevant Skills And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of experience as a software engineer
Comfort with cloud‑agnostic architectures
Comfort with decentralized identity management including zero‑trust frameworks
Comfort with networking protocols and ICDs
Experience with software integrations (star, horizontal, vertical)
Experience with software automation through simulation and digital twins
Experience working in a start‑up environment
Experience working for a DoD or government contractor
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
This position requires access to restricted information and facilities protected under U.S. laws and regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive access to restricted information necessary to perform responsibilities.
Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet federal government security screening requirements.
What We Offer
Equity options
401(k) plan
Employer paid employee medical, dental and vision
12 paid holidays plus flexible PTO policy
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Armaments Research Company by 2x.
Locations & Salary: McLean, VA – $120,000.00‑$135,000.00; Chantilly, VA – $165,000.00‑$185,000.00.
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About Armaments Research Company Armaments Research Company (ARC) is a technology company dedicated to bringing real‑time situational awareness and battlefield logistics capabilities to the warfighter. The ARC team manages program execution in support of innovative IoT devices that enhance national security. ARC’s core offering is the AI‑Enabled Weapons Sensor (AEWS), which collects and transmits real‑time tactical data to the cloud, providing battlefield awareness and actionable insights. Devices were initially developed in partnership with DARPA and the National Science Foundation, leveraging IoT technology and machine learning to transform operational responses.
What You’ll Do The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for building and developing data collection applications and situational awareness tools. You will be part of a high‑caliber team dedicated to both mission and advancing ground‑breaking technology. Our software stack includes Java‑based microservices in AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, a React.js front‑end for web UIs, and mobile Android applications.
Role Responsibilities – How You Will Make An Impact
Collaborate with a small team of software engineers to design and document forward‑thinking approaches to solving enterprise software problems
Capture, update, and maintain current and future software requirements
Participate in enterprise architecture design discussions and documentation
Develop and implement reliable back‑end software
Develop and implement modern web‑based user interfaces
Write and maintain automated software unit tests and integration tests for functional verification and regression testing
Write and maintain system component simulators
Collaborate across teams with mobile software developers, firmware engineers, hardware engineers, and data scientists
Mentor junior engineers and technicians in promoting a culture of continuous improvement through development processes
Leverage AWS cloud infrastructure, VPCs, and managed services
Utilize modern IaC practices using GitLab integration
Perform CI/CD using Terraform and Helm
Automated testing, database management, and Kubernetes management
Deploy software using contemporary DevOps practices including multi‑cloud, multi‑tenant, and hybrid strategies
Safely operate firearms platforms under supervision from trained and licensed range officers and qualified ARC personnel (prior experience with firearms not required)
This position may require travel up to 10% of the time for in‑person events including system testing
Relevant Skills And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of experience as a software engineer
Comfort with cloud‑agnostic architectures
Comfort with decentralized identity management including zero‑trust frameworks
Comfort with networking protocols and ICDs
Experience with software integrations (star, horizontal, vertical)
Experience with software automation through simulation and digital twins
Experience working in a start‑up environment
Experience working for a DoD or government contractor
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
This position requires access to restricted information and facilities protected under U.S. laws and regulations, including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive access to restricted information necessary to perform responsibilities.
Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. Citizenship to meet federal government security screening requirements.
What We Offer
Equity options
401(k) plan
Employer paid employee medical, dental and vision
12 paid holidays plus flexible PTO policy
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Armaments Research Company by 2x.
Locations & Salary: McLean, VA – $120,000.00‑$135,000.00; Chantilly, VA – $165,000.00‑$185,000.00.
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