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The Tactical System Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline team focused on the DOW’s initiatives in support of tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned (UxVs) platforms and will be directly responsible for the architecting and refactoring of mission critical legacy weapons system software into a modern software technology stack where the target end state will ensure the highest impact to the US Navy by enabling a microservices based tactical platform within both a cloud-native and tactical-edge deployment model. Warfare Systems’ project domains include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) based data analytics, cybersecurity, as well as backfit and forward-fit tactical solutions. The Engineer will be fiercely accountable for the delivery of well-architected and production-ready solutions that exceed the Fleet’s requirements.\n\nClearance & Location Requirements:\n\nAll applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.\n\nThis is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nDesign, implement, and test complex software in C, C++, Python, JavaScript, and Java within various development environments.\n\nAnalyze legacy monolithic software programs, recompiling them, and incrementally apply refactoring to modernize the software using the \"brownfield\" and \"greenfield\" methodologies.\n\nTechnical assessment and deconstruction of Navy tactical system code for Surface Navy Combat systems.\n\nExplore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.\n\nInteract with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.\n\nPresent to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress.\n\nSoftware architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components.\n\nAssist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.\n\nParticipate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews.\n\nIntegrate individual software components into complex software environments.\n\nSupport test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS).\n\nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\nWho You Are (Required):\n\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience.\n\n5+ years of full‑time professional experience\n\nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed\n\nExperience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)\n\nFamiliarity and experience with developing tactical systems software on DOD programs.\n\nExperience with C, C++, Python, and/or Java programming languages\n\nAdept with developing in Linux OS environments, including shell scripting.\n\nAbility to decompose and document requirements and specifications.\n\nUnderstanding of distributed systems, algorithms, data structures and software design patterns, especially the Strangler Pattern\n\nExperience with Agile software development processes\n\nProficiency working within a Git CM environment\n\nComfortable with DevSecOps best practices\n\nAbility to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.\n\nAbility to identify and describe algorithmic complexity.\n\nAbility to work on‑site with potential hybrid flexibility.\n\nWhat Makes You Stand Out:\n\nExtensive experience with combat system design and software, ideally AEGIS, or Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)\n\nExperience utilizing Make build system, Maven, and Ant scripting\n\nExperience with X‑Windows\n\nFamiliar with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodologies\n\nExperience with Jenkins, Jira, and the Atlassian tool suite\n\nFamiliarity with foundational networking concepts such as routing, switching, identity services, intrusion detection, and firewall\n\nFamiliarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration\n\nFamiliarity designing complex software development environments including submodules, remote dependencies, and mixed‑code deployments\n\nFamiliarity deploying virtual machines and/or containers into Azure cloud environments including networking configuration\n\nSolid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive\n\nProblem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations\n\nExcellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non‑technical cohorts\n\nInitiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork\n\nStrong organization and planning skills\n\nAttention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture\n\nPay Range*: $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000\n\n*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the pay scale or pay range associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.\n\nJob Benefits\nWhy Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):\n\nIDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack‑filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:\n\nGenerous benefits package\n\nCompetitive PTO\n\nPaid holidays\n\n401(k) with immediate vesting and matching\n\n9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)\n\nTuition Assistance Reimbursement Program\n\nProfessional Development Resources\n\nPre‑Tax Commuter Benefits\n\nOrganization‑Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events\n\nAnnual Employee Recognition Awards\n\nRegular Social Events and Catered Lunches\n\nEEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Mt Laurel","state":"NJ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T03:11:24.400Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tactical Systems Engineer","description":"Tactical Systems Engineer - JobID-0262\nDepartment: Engineering\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time\n\nLocation: Mount Laurel, NJ\n\nCompensation: $114,000 - $231,000 / year\n\nDescription\nAbout The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Tactical System Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office. 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