Aerospace Software Engineer
Role summary
Jacobs is seeking a Mid-level Software Engineer for their Blacklynx division in Chantilly, Virginia. This hybrid role involves working with Go, Git, RESTful APIs, Docker, and various testing practices. Responsibilities include coaching and mentoring junior employees. Preferred experience includes Angular, Kubernetes, Helm, WebAssembly, API gateways, observability tools, event-driven architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/C2S). A TS/SCI clearance is required. The position requires a BS degree and 2-5 years of experience.
Location
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Capabilities
Digital and Data
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#40070
Market
National Security & Defense
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Blacklynx, a Jacobs company, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-level Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Work scope may include the following duties:
- Proficiency with Go programming language and best practices or other modern languages
- Knowledge of Git version control
- Knowledge of Git workflows and branching strategies
- Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
- Understanding of distributed systems patterns and challenges
- Strong Experience with containerization and Docker
- Experience with testing practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Experience coaching and mentoring junior employees
- *This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.*
Here's what you'll need
Preferred:
- Experience with frontend development utilizing Angular
- Experience with Kubernetes deployments and management in production
- Experience with Kubernetes package management utilizing Helm
- Knowledge of WebAssembly and wasmCloud or similar platforms
- Configuring and managing Traefik or other API gateways/ingress controllers
- Familiarity with observability tools
- Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues
- Cloud platforms experience (AWS/C2S)
- Knowledge of security best practices in microservices
Clearance Required:
TS/SCI Clearance required to start this role.
Minimum Years of Experience:
BS degree from an accredited school and two (2) to five (5) years' experience.
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
100,000.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
140,000.00
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on May 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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