Scientific Research, Government Contracting, Consulting, Defense, Data Science

Mid-Level Software Engineer

Reston, VAOnsiteFull TimeMid-levelPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Object-Oriented Design
Java
C++
Rust
Backend Software
APIs
Production Environments
Prototype Environments
Technical Judgment
U.S. Citizenship

Nice to have

SECRET security clearance
High-performance
Multi-threaded
Parallel
Concurrent
Readability

Role summary

Metron is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer in Reston, VA, to design, build, and mature software systems for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused applications. The role involves transforming prototypes into reliable, maintainable software, contributing across the full development lifecycle, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include building production-quality software, translating complex algorithms into usable applications, and improving software quality through best practices. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 2 years of experience in Java, C++, or Rust are required, along with strong engineering fundamentals and backend/API experience. Experience with modern frontend frameworks, high-performance computing, distributed systems, cloud environments, and AI/ML is desired.

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to help design, build, and mature software systems that support simulation, optimization, and decision support for mission-focused applications.

This role is best suited for an engineer who is comfortable working across the software stack and who can contribute to both technical implementation and product maturation. You will help transform prototypes and advanced technical concepts into reliable, maintainable software used in operational and decision-support settings.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to:

Build and maintain production-quality software that supports mission-oriented analysis, simulation, and decision support

Help translate technically sophisticated algorithms, models, and research prototypes into usable software applications

Improve software quality through thoughtful design, code readability, testing, documentation, and maintainable engineering practices

Build responsive, usable, and intuitive frontends that present complex data and workflows clearly to users

Contribute across the full development lifecycle, including concept exploration, prototyping, implementation, testing, demonstration, deployment, and sustainment

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand user needs and deliver practical, high-impact solutions

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field

At least 2 years of professional software development experience

Strong foundation in object-oriented design and software development, with experience in Java, C++, Rust, or other comparable programming languages

Experience creating backend software and/or APIs in collaborative production or prototype environments

Strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Active SECRET security clearance

Experience writing high-performance, multi-threaded (parallel/concurrent) software

Experience developing high-quality software in an environment where readability, maintainability, testing, and disciplined engineering practices are valued

Experience in defense, national security, or other mission-driven environments

Experience with TypeScript and React or other modern frontend development frameworks

Experience with 3D, geospatial, or high-performance visualization technologies such as WebGL or OpenGL

Experience with data-intensive or distributed systems, including databases, messaging systems, and asynchronous processing

Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled applications, including LLM-integrated systems

Experience with cloud and containerized deployment environments such as AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office.

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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