Modernization Engineer

Posted 1 day ago Secret Early Career (2+ yrs experience) Unspecified No Traveling IT - Software Manassas, VA (On-Site/Office) We're seeking a skilled Modernization Engineer to design, build, and modernize the next generation of combat systems for the U.S. Navy. What you'll do We're a small team wearing many hats, and you'd have a wide variety of responsibilities that include: Translate C/C++ code to memory-safe Rust. Ensure code is formatted, linted, and tested with code coverage. Containerize legacy codebase with Docker and Kubernetes. Replace antique messaging systems with Redpanda and Protobuf. Set up services using Infrastructure as Code. Bring modern tooling to local development workflows. Design and build CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Who you are We're looking for someone with strong Software Engineering skills who shares our most important values: You're fanatical about polish. Every detail matters. You love to make sure your code is linted, formatted, fully typed, and has 100% test coverage. You care about correctness. You take pride in the fact that downstream consumers trust libraries and services you build. You obsess over performance. You daydream about Lighthouse scores and query speed. You dive deep. It's important for you to really know how things work. You're always building prototypes and setting up experiments to reinforce your understanding. You live on the bleeding edge. You've got a long list of upcoming platform features you're excited about and can't wait for the next nightly to drop. You're a great teacher. You know how to break down a concept for a specific audience and make it click with them in a way that gets them excited. Important skills Familiar with C/C++. Expertise in Rust. Expertise with Kafka/Redpanda. Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience building CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Terraform or Pulumi for deploying Infrastructure as Code. Knowledge of Python. Nice to have Experience with IoT devices and sensors. Digital signal processing experience. Geospatial analysis and GIS experience. Familiar with working in monorepos. We offer competitive compensation tailored to your experience, location, and the impact you'll make. We're committed to equitable pay and will share a range aligned to your level and geography during the hiring process. In accordance with state law, candidates in jurisdictions such as CA, CO, WA, NY, and others, where applicable, will be provided a good-faith salary range upon request and throughout the hiring process. This is a full-time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay. Compensation for this position is provided on a salaried basis and is not subject to reduction based on hours worked. Here, you'll find more than just a job; you'll join a mission-driven team where your work directly contributes to national security. Our flat organizational structure means your voice matters, your ideas reach leadership, and your impact is visible. As we grow, we're committed to building robust processes and infrastructure that support both our mission and our people. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and the expertise each team member brings to the table. If you're looking for a place to grow professionally while working on projects that truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.

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