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Software Engineer - McLean, VA - Public Trust Technology Systems

SOC LLC
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
3975 Virginia Mallory Drive (Show on map)
Feb 23, 2026
Software Engineer needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in McLean, VA. Contract Length: 6 months *Candidates must have an Active Public Trust to be considered for this role* Job Description: Basic qualifications for this job include experience and/or competency in: Bachelor and/or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or a related field (including ME, EE, CS, CE, Robotics, Controls, Aerospace, etc.) or equivalent practical experience. Basic understanding of robotics and autonomous systems technologies. Designing and implementing software packages using Python in a Linux environment. Developing unit tests and integration tests for software packages in support of continuous integration. Implementing interface adapters to convert data from one format into another format (e.g., from JSON to XML). Working with cross-functional team members to breakdown project goals into software design, implementation, and testing tasks. Using Git as a version control system for developed software. Reviewing software and documentation developed by others and providing constructive comments. Preferred qualifications for this job include experience and/or competency in: Designing, implementing, and testing software written in C++ in a Linux environment. Extensive knowledge of robotics and autonomous systems technologies, techniques, architectures, and algorithms. Reviewing published research papers and prototyping their approaches/algorithms in software. Designing and architecting new (or extensions to existing) software systems, including defining interfaces for software modules, identifying architectural patterns to employ, and determining software languages and libraries to leverage. Evaluating different software design approaches and software tools and proposing a recommended path forward to team members. Developing software design and architecture documentation (i.e., Interface Control Document, Software Architecture Design Document, etc.). Developing software in an Agile framework using toolsets such as JIRA and Confluence Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. #INDSOC Estimated Min Rate: $42.43 Estimated Max Rate: $60.62