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The organization fosters a high-performance environment where engineers work on complex, real-time systems that define the future of defense capabilities.Role OverviewThis is a high-level engineering position focused on the design, development, integration, and testing of software for missile and weapon systems. You will work in a hybrid capacity to deliver robust, real-time software solutions that ensure the operational success of mission-critical defense platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development: Design, write, and maintain efficient C++ code for safety-critical missile and weapon system applications.Real-Time Systems: Develop and support applications running on VxWorks real-time operating systems (RTOS).Integration & Testing: Perform hardware-software integration for missile simulators and test equipment; lead verification and validation (V&V) activities.Collaboration: Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with stringent defense and safety requirements.Technical Artifacts: Maintain rigorous technical documentation and software development artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Technical Skills: Extensive software development experience using C++ and VxWorks RTOS.Embedded Knowledge: Understanding of real-time embedded principles, SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing), and multi-core architectures.Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is mandatory.Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.","company":"Skysoft","rawCompany":"skysoft","city":"Dahlgren","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T09:53:45.529Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer -(C++ / VxWorks)","description":"Hi,Greetings From Sky soft!Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)Location: Dahlgren, VA (Zip: 22448) | Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Full-Time / Permanent)About the OrganizationOur client is a premier Defense & Aerospace organization dedicated to supporting safety-critical missile and weapon system programs. 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