Senior Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer is an onsite position in Beachville, MD. Compensation is $150,000–$175,000 per year. The role supports KAIROS’s engineering work on a prime contract, including mission-critical capabilities and Combat Identification system development. The engineer leads technical execution across software, hardware, firmware, and test disciplines while serving as a primary technical interface to Government stakeholders. The role also develops engineering staff and supports workforce planning to sustain program delivery and long-term growth.

What you'll do

• Lead research, design, development, testing, and enhancement of complex software, hardware, and firmware systems
• integrate hardware and software with engineering teams
• analyze user needs and develop solutions
• lead Combat Identification system development and enhancement
• coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams
• oversee contract execution and delivery
• serve as a Government technical and program interface
• establish priorities, assign work, and monitor performance
• plan workload and resources
• mentor engineers
• support recruiting, onboarding, workforce development, succession planning, and performance evaluations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

embedded systems

combat identification

c4isr

software development

hardware integration

firmware

agile scrum

model-based systems engineering

government contract

beachville md

$150k–$175k/year

active secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage
• employer-paid dental, vision, basic life/AD&D, and short- and long-term insurance
• employer-contributed HSA
• 401(k) match
• discretionary bonuses
• paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• certification and tuition reimbursement
• paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• rewards and recognition programs.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a technical discipline with no substitutions, at least 10 years of experience, including 6 years in software development or programming of Combat Identification and/or C4ISR systems, 3–5 years leading engineering teams or supervising technical personnel, and at least 2 years as a Program Manager in a DoW environment. Requires active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship eligibility for the investigation.

About the employer

KAIROS Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.