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Responsibilities

****This opportunity is contingent on contract award.

Noblis MSD , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noblis, Inc., delivers mission-critical engineering, logistics , and sustainment solutions to the Department of Defense. We seek talented professionals to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Code 41250, in San Diego, CA . This program sustains, maintains, and modernizes the Navy’s afloat and ashore tactical network systems — including Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System – Maritime (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Networks, Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) — ensuring fleet readiness and operational superiority across the global naval enterprise.

Noblis MSD seeks Software Engineers to research, design, develop, and maintain computer and network software for Navy afloat and ashore tactical networks and primary Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) systems . This role supports the investigation, design, coding, implementation, and testing of enhancements to afloat networks software and hardware with emphasis on automation. Software Engineers work across functional disciplines to integrate hardware and software systems, develop specifications, and ensure performance requirements are met for Navy tactical afloat and ashore network platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs for tactical afloat and ashore networks and systems

Analyze user needs and develop software solutions applying principles of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis

Update or enhance existing software capabilities for ADNS, CANES, ISNS, and related systems

Work with project management, acquisition, logistics , and security disciplines to integrate hardware and software systems

Provide software load, installation support and alterations for primary afloat and ashore systems. This includes approved Engineering Changes, software pre-loads executed in C4I Pre-Installation Check Out (PITCO) facilities, shipboard alterations, and other approved upgrades for services as specified

Develop specifications and performance requirements for tactical network applications

Investigate, design, code, implement, and test enhancements to afloat networks software emphasizing automation

Support development, QA, production, and post-production testing of hardware/software for operational readiness

Support DevSecOps engineering for proactive sustainment, security monitoring, and feedback loops on software releases

Document, test, and analyze results per applicable guidelines and reporting procedures

Support Modern Digital Tactical Software for Testing (MDTST) development and execution

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems with 3 years of experience in software engineering, OR master's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems with 1 year of experience in software engineering.

Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI

U.S. Citizenship required

BS in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems (minimum required )

3 years of experience with software engineering

Experience applying programming concepts in a professional setting

Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps/ DevSecOps )

Experience performing installation activities including integration, testing, training, system activation, operational transition, and repair of installation disparities found during installation and SOVT, minor disassembly/removal and assembly/replacement of units or components to facilitate test requirements and/or inspection

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements

Some travel may be required

Desired Qualifications

Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification

Experience with Navy C4I software systems

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Python, Java, or C++ in networked environments

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IA certification

Experience develop ing solutions through scripting utilities (e.g., Python) to automate repetitive analysis, BOM checks, data cleanup, and automate report generation

Applied knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models ( LLMs ) to improve technical search, requirements reviews, document comparisons, lessons learned, design reviews, and knowledge retrieval

Experience developing application programming interfaces (APIs) and data integration solutions to improve data exchange and flows across tools and systems used to support tactical network sustainment engineering efforts

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $78,900.00 - USD $123,300.00 /Yr.