X-Midas Developer (Active Clearance)

We are seeking an experienced X-Midas software developer with 7+ years of hands-on development of X-Midas based applications to join our team and contribute to the ongoing development of the X-Midas baseline used across the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate brings deep X-Midas expertise, drive, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to a team delivering mission-critical software solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on X-Midas application development experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong software development experience in C++ and Python required, with additional experience in other languages preferred
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Experience creating, testing, and validating X-Midas modules and components against design specifications
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Ability to work within a collaborative, cross-functional team using Agile methods
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills

Bonus Points

Signal Processing & DSP Background

• Experience with DSP software applications and techniques such as signal detection, spectrum monitoring, or geolocation (not required, but a valuable differentiator)
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, and performance tuning in complex multi-language signal processing environments

Software Engineering & DevOps

• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous deployment
• Experience analyzing existing systems, understanding dependencies, and implementing changes with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Knowledge of shell scripting and automation

Security & Compliance

• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements in classified or government environments
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to take a polygraph exam
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Job Duties

• Contribute to the ongoing sustainment, feature development, and modernization of the X-Midas baseline used across the Intelligence Community
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable software delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, architecture, and operational stability with minimal disruption to ongoing programs
• Collaborate with a small, experienced engineering team across multiple sites to guide technical direction and mentor junior developers