Jobs in Arlington, VA

About the role

Created Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-reliability software systems supporting advanced defense and aerospace programs. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the software lifecycle, delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions for mission-critical applications. You will collaborate closely with systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to ensure software is tightly integrated with hardware and system-level requirements. The ideal candidate is a disciplined engineer who values clarity, reliability, and thoughtful design—and who thrives in environments where software performance directly impacts mission success.

What you'll bring

• This position supports U.S. Department of Defense contracts that legally require all personnel to be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates who are not U.S. citizens will not be considered.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain at least Collatera l Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, C, Python, or Java.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems, real-time environments, or high-reliability applications.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and modern software development workflows.
• Experience with software testing, debugging, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work across multiple technical domains.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex software concepts clearly.
• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace programs, including work with agencies such as DARPA, NASA, Army, Navy, Air Force, MDA, FFRDC's, UARC's, and National Labs.

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