Software Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSoftware Engineerto join a leading Company located in theFort Worth, TXsurrounding area. **US Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.** We are seeking a motivated and experienced Software engineer to design, develop, and deliver automated system capabilities and big-data processing architectures. This position is hands-on. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing system solutions - from concept development through integration, deployment, and performance validation. The role includes collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives. Responsibilities : + Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystems + Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks + Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions + Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans + Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms + Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches + Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls + Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows + Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events Basic Hiring Criteria : + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (STEM) + Minimum 5 years of Software engineering experience with C#, C++, or 2+ years experience with Rust Desired Qualifications : + 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing distributed system architectures (e.g., Shared Memory, GRPC, Sockets, REST) + 2+ years working with big-data tools (eg Hadoop, Iceberg, Impala, Trino), or high-volume data pipelines (e.g. S3 protocol, SeaweedFS, MINIO) + 5+ years experience with Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Oriented Design (RUST), APIs, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven Development + Familiarity with Airborne Sensing/Tracking systems (e.g., Radar, Electronic Warfare, and/or Electro Optical) Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance