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Software Engineer

Metronome, LLC
401(k), remote work
Jul 06, 2025

Job Title: Software Engineer
Clearance Required: TS/SCI preferred
Location: On-Site - Wright-Patterson AFB

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Level: Top Secret/ SCI

Education: 5+ years of experience and a relevant bachelor's degree or higher.

Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO and remote work options.

Salary: $100,000 to $180,000

Application: Apply here or on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome (wearemetronome.com), and email your resume to r.derring@wearemetronome.com. Feel free Recommend this job and share the job with a friend

Position Overview:

Join a forward-leaning, innovative defense program as a Software Engineer, playing a pivotal role in developing, testing, and operationalizing next-generation signal automation capabilities. This position is deeply embedded in research and development (R&D) and offers a unique opportunity to build cutting-edge automation software from prototype to production using live mission data. This is a hands-on, creative engineering role, perfect for someone who thrives in a mission-focused, Agile R&D environment and wants to transform real-world data into impactful solutions for national defense communications systems.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Work collaboratively with Government Technical Managers (GTMs) and subject matter experts (SMEs) to refine, enhance, and expand existing prototype automation tools.

  • Design and implement a development and integration plan to transition prototypes into full production-ready capabilities within the HF operational baseline.

  • Conduct thorough software testing and validation using live mission data.

  • Deliver well-documented software solutions, including:

    • Software installation plans

    • Technical reports capturing system performance and findings

  • Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) for GTM-identified users to ensure smooth field adoption of the new automation tool.

  • Support proof-of-concept development, integration, and verification of system enhancements based on evolving mission needs.

Baseline knowledge of Linux environments and systems.

  • Proficiency in Python programming.

  • Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).

  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Understanding of Agile software development principles and workflows.

  • Experience in AI/ML techniques and applications is a strong plus.

  • Demonstrated ability to work across R&D and operational boundaries with clarity and precision.

Ideal Candidate Traits:
  • Curious and innovative-driven by the challenge of transforming raw data into powerful operational tools.

  • Comfortable in rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles.

  • Strong communicator with a knack for documentation and user-focused training.

  • Passionate about mission impact and working alongside cross-functional teams in a classified environment.

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