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Job Description GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY: Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: As a Senior Application Developer, you will design, develop, and integrate advanced software applications for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems. You will lead the creation of secure, high-quality applications that support operations monitoring, command and control, and configuration management for mission-critical space systems. In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines, contribute to secure software development initiatives, and mentor junior team members while ensuring that our products meet stringent reliability and cybersecurity standards. WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Designs & Develops Advanced Applications: Responsible for translating complex customer and system requirements into robust software designs and integrating those designs into Innoflight’s aerospace product lines., • Leads Application Implementation: Leads a small team to develop and test reusable C# / .NET RESTful applications and extensible tools for embedded avionics products., • Ensures Secure & Compliant Development: Applies government cybersecurity standards to application architecture, ensuring secure communication, data protection, and compliance with industry best practices., • Supports CI/CD and Release Management: Works with CI/CD teams to expand testing capabilities, track features and defects, and manage software releases through formal configuration control processes., • Collaborates Across Engineering Teams: Interfaces with Systems, Hardware, Embedded Software, and FPGA engineers to support seamless software integration and performance., • Develops Simulation & Custom Tools: Assists in the design and development of advanced simulation systems and custom development tools to validate software across multiple system environments., • Drives Innovation & Process Improvement: Continuously improves development practices and workflows, fostering innovation in tools, automation, and application performance., • Application Development Expertise: 9+ years of experience in secure application development, with expert-level proficiency in .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, and front-end frameworks., • Secure Systems & DevOps: Experienced in DevOps/SecDevOps methodologies, RESTful services, secure hybrid cloud deployment, and secure communication protocols., • CI/CD Integration: Skilled in building CI/CD pipelines (preferably Git-based), managing containerized applications using Docker/VMs, and validating multi-component systems., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field., • 9 or more years of experience developing secure software applications in regulated industries., • Expertise in .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, RESTful services, and CI/CD practices., • Experience with containerized application development and integration using Docker and VMs., • Proficiency in secure communications, cryptographic standards, and system-level debugging., • Familiarity with OpenCL or CUDA is a plus., • Strong problem-solving, documentation, and technical communication skills., • Demonstrated mentorship capability and collaborative engineering approach., • 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment), • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance, • 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one), • Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours., • Continuous Learning & Development: We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job. YOU SHOULD KNOW: Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. REFERRALS: We love a good referral! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this position, please share! A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES: Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, recruiters, or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral. 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Job Description STR is hiring an Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer to be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the nexus of computers and real-world physical systems. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are representative of those needed for this role but are not the only acceptable set. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply! The Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer must be proficient in one or more of the high-level languages (C/C++, Python) used for building the underlying tools that support the development of emulation models of complex cyber physical systems. Successful candidates will have experience in reverse engineering of embedded instruction set architectures (e.g., ARM, PPC) and a desire to develop required emulator tooling across a diverse class of targets of interest. The ability to develop tools such as operating system handlers, bare metal firmware emulation, and virtual device simulation are key to support the emulation of representative signal processing and control systems components and algorithms. Such components will be prototyped with time and event-driven simulations and implemented on real-time hardware systems. The Emulation Tooling and Modeling Software Engineer will also support model development for sensors, actuators, dynamics and environmental factors from first principles, measured data, available documentation/literature and hardware/software artifacts. The quality and validity of the models are ensured using unit testing and effective operation after integrating the modules into larger system simulations. Knowledge and experience developing modular code compliant with well-defined component message/protocol interfaces is highly relevant. Models often include both hardware and software elements, and experience working at the software/hardware interface (e.g., serial, USB, data acquisition subsystems and device drivers) is particularly useful. What you will do: • Working as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test applications featuring modular software design principles, • Developing bare metal emulators in C/C++, Python as well as unit tests for verification of capabilities, • Developing emulator capabilities and unit tests to increase overall feature capabilities to develop advanced models, • Implementing component models in Python/C/C++, and integrating models into system-level simulations with software processing chains, including development of unit-level and system-level tests and verification, • Developing integrated models using virtualization tools (e.g., QEMU, Docker), that are networked together, and launched using scripting tools (e.g. bash, python), • This position requires an Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret (TS) clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government., • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, • Familiarity with virtualization tools (e.g. Docker, QEMU), • Strong grasp of emulation principles, computer architecture, and software engineering principles, • Experience working with hardware components and interfaces., • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, • Familiarity with network architectures and protocols, • Implant or software patch development, • Masters or PhD in related field Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job Description Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC |Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Signing Bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable) Secure the systems that protect the mission. Secmation is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions for embedded and software-intensive defense systems. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and security architecture guidance across multiple programs, helping ensure mission-critical platforms remain secure in complex operational environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and DoD customers, supporting design reviews, technical decisions, and program execution. This position also plays a key role in mentoring engineers, advancing secure software practices, and shaping Secmation's long-term cybersecurity strategy. What You'll Do • Provide technical leadership and architectural ownership for secure embedded software across multiple programs and platforms., • Design, develop, and validate advanced cybersecurity solutions for embedded and software-intensive defense systems operating in constrained and contested environments., • Serve as a senior technical interface to DoD customers, supporting design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and mission-critical decision-making., • Guide the application of secure software principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability mitigation, and system-level risk reduction., • Mentor and technically lead engineers, setting best practices, reviewing designs, and elevating overall software and security maturity., • U.S. citizen with an active DoD security clearance (any level)., • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field., • 15+ years of experience in embedded software development, including C/C++, RTOS-based systems, and modern embedded architectures., • 10+ years of experience designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions for embedded or software-intensive systems, • Experience serving as a Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or Architect on defense programs., • Expert-level proficiency in secure C/C++ development, including implementation of security controls in real-time, resource-constrained environments., • Demonstrated ability to define system-level security architectures and guide secure software design across platforms and teams., • Background in embedded cybersecurity for RF systems, autonomous platforms, EW, or AI-enabled systems., • Experience supporting DoD system development lifecycle and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)., • Hybrid role with on-site work required in Raleigh, NC or Huntsville, AL., • Core work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible work schedules., • Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions), • One-time signing bonus, • Company equity, • Relocation assistance, • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), • Paid time off & flexible work schedules, • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, • Life and disability insurance (short & long-term), • 401(k) retirement benefits plus employer contributions Why Join Secmation Secmation is a mission-driven engineering company delivering real operational capability to the defense community. For more than a decade, we've combined small-business agility with deep technical credibility to build systems that directly impact national security. As a Principal Cybersecurity Software Engineer, you will operate at the forefront of embedded cybersecurity, AI-enabled RF/cyber analytics, trusted execution environments, and secure system architectures. This is not an IT role - it is a hands-on technical leadership position where security is designed into systems from the ground up. Small company. Big mission. Real engineering. About Secmation Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications. Visit our website to learn more about our work and impact: Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies - Secmation Equal Opportunity Employer Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, gender, orientation, identity, religion, or veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements. The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however, Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Bottom of Form

Job Description STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the nexus of computers and real-world physical systems. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are representative of those needed for this role but are not the only acceptable set. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!. Work must be performed onsite and Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required. What you'll do: • Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems, • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems, • Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Leading multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets, • Technical marketing to existing and potential customers, • Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing), • Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research, • This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government., • Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs, • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware, • Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra, • Proficiency in multiple Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc., • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc., • Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals, • Experience in Vulnerability research and analysis, • Implant or software patch development, • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++, • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices., • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management, • Embedded systems or firmware analysis, • Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis, • Disassembler/decompiler module development, • Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow, • Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development, • Experience debugging software without source code, • Knowledge of binary file structures and formats, • Experience analyzing protocols or message structures, • Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques, • Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job Description STR is hiring experienced Lead Software Engineers to join our multidisciplinary cyber/networking team committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that have an immediate and significant impact on our national security. Our team innovates communications technology across all networking layers, from the physical to the application layer. We value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, which are vital to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. If you have a strong track record of delivering impactful software solutions and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply! Job Overview: A successful candidate will possess several years of practical experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols. They will demonstrate a proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver results in collaborative, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of computer science concepts, sound software engineering principles, and hands-on experience working on Linux systems. Experienced engineers at STR are expected to work independently while contributing meaningfully to team efforts and mentoring less experienced team members. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast paced yet structured development environment alongside a diverse and talented team. In this role, you will take a leadership role in designing, implementing, and testing software that enhances advanced real-time data communications and networking solutions using open systems principles. We aim for the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse in our tools and techniques. Therefore, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to produce well-designed, scalable solutions and to establish and follow reliable testing methodologies. What you will do: • Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, • Take ownership of significant features or components of projects and deliver them with minimal supervision, • Lead technical discussions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers, • Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems, • Analyze and improve existing designs and processes to optimize performance, • Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced, research-focused team environment, • Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis, • This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government, • 7+ years of experience in relevant software engineering roles, • Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages, • Experienced with designing and implementing open architectures and rapid prototyping methodologies, • Strong working knowledge of software testing, evaluation best practices, and industry-standard development lifecycles, • Significant hands-on experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software, • Deep understanding of networking principles, including the 5-layer OSI networking stack, • Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, • Advanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages, • Proven ability to build, deploy, and maintain production-ready software systems, • Experience writing software in a multi-party, large-scale codebase, • Demonstrated success managing technical challenges in experimental/laboratory environments, including performing quantitative analysis, • Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts, • Knowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles The salary range listed is based on external market data. Final offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job DescriptionDescription: Loch Harbour Group, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer III to serve as the senior technical authority leading the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and automation platforms. This role requires advanced architecture experience, deep knowledge of modern development methodologies, and the ability to translate complex operational, audit, and compliance requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions. The Software Engineer III will provide technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring applications meet mission, compliance, and audit-readiness standards. This position requires full-time onsite support in San Diego, CA and an active Secret clearance at time of hire. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and automation solutions, • Architect and implement automated business process solutions using Jira, Jira Service Management, and Microsoft O365 Power Platform, • Serve as the technical authority for applications supporting material and asset management automation, including barcode scanning, RFID, and related technologies, • Translate complex operational, audit, and compliance requirements into scalable application architectures, • Design, develop, and maintain integrations with ERP and other systems of record to support lifecycle management, • Lead code reviews, refactoring efforts, and technical standardization to enhance performance, maintainability, and security, • Establish and maintain development standards, technical SOPs, and documentation, • Support internal control testing and corrective action initiatives through technical validation and solution design, • Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices, • Serve as the senior technical interface with Government stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and guide adoption Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as: • Electrical Engineering, • Computer Engineering, • Computer Science, • Information Technology, • Information Systems, • Minimum 3 years of professional software engineering experience Required Technical Skills • Atlassian Jira, Jira Service Management, Microsoft O365 Power Platform, • Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting, • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting, • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification, • Python, • Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire), • Competitive salaries, • Paid time off, • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Company paid short/long term disability, • Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, • 401(k) (up to 5% matching), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)