Senior Software Engineer – Secure Mission Systems

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer – Secure Mission Systems role is mainly remote, with onsite work in Laurel, MD, typically about one day every six weeks for team-wide sprint planning. Compensation is not specified. The role supports secure mission-planning and decision-support software for a Department of Defense customer. The engineer contributes across software design, development, testing, integration, secure delivery, and cybersecurity remediation. Building reliable capabilities and supporting containerized deployment and AI integration helps move complex mission software from design through delivery.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and integrate software capabilities
• build and maintain secure CI/CD workflows using GitLab
• support containerized deployment through OpenShift and Kubernetes
• apply secure software-development lifecycle practices
• integrate AI models and related capabilities
• develop automated tests
• use security tools and support vulnerability remediation
• participate in reviews and design discussions
• create technical documentation
• and communicate progress, risks, and blockers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

secure mission systems

mainly remote

laurel md onsite visits

dod secret clearance

secure software

ci/cd

gitlab

kubernetes

openshift

ai integration

rackner

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-supported certifications
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6%
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• paid time off and company holidays
• remote-work support and home-office equipment plan
• fitness and wellness reimbursement
• weekly pay
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active final DoD Secret clearance. The position is contingent upon contract award and final customer approval.

About the employer

Rackner is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.