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Software Design Engineer Jobs in Sterling, VA

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MONTGOMRY VLG, MD

$165,000–$185,000 / year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing to system architecture, and partnering closely with Systems Engineering, Development, and Test teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

2 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD

$140,000–$165,000 / year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

2 days ago

Herndon, VA

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

4 days ago

Herndon, VA

In addition to technical contributions, this position conducts the day‑to‑day software lead activities by providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, reviewing and approving formal documentation, and estimating labor, tools, and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

5 days ago

Merrifield, VA

$82–$87 / hour

By applying for this job, you agree to receive AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Mitchell Martin Inc and its affiliates and contracted partners at various frequency through traditional and automated methods. This remote contract role involves designing, developing, and optimizing software applications to meet business needs.

1 day ago

Reston, VA

$100,600–$199,000 / year

Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. We own and operate Microsoft 365 services including Office 365, Exchange, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Purview, Information Protection, PSTN, Office Online, Office Services, and are actively bringing CoPilot to sovereign environments.

5 days ago

Reston, VA

$119,800–$234,700 / year

Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

5 days ago

Vienna, VA

$97,240–$162,240 / year

Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Your work will help developer communities re-imagine the capabilities of location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements.

5 days ago

Vienna, VA

$97,240–$162,240 / year

Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, youll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.

5 days ago

Reston, VA

$100,600–$199,000 / year

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. As a Software Engineer II in Microsoft’s Sovereign Cloud Security team, you’ll help design, deliver, and secure highly reliable services that underpin both internal security platforms and customer‑facing cloud offerings.

5 days ago

Dunn Loring, VA

Remote

$50–$70 / hour

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. ResponsibilitiesEnsure compatibility between equipment and software, analyze operational and system requirements, support design reviews, and present technical briefings.

3 days ago

Reston, VA

Description: The assigned resource will be responsible for developing the AI program focused on automating requirements and test case preparation, utilizing Visual Studio Code, Python, Copilot AI, and other tools provided by the postal service. • Design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python, leveraging available AI models and LLMs to accelerate script creation, maintenance, and self healing.

3 days ago

Herndon, VA

Support Linux-based systems supporting telecommunications infrastructure by ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability, supporting environments on CentOS 7 transitioning to Rocky Linux. • Monitor and analyze telecommunications systems, interpret inbound data streams, and utilize packet capture tools like Wireshark and tcpdump to troubleshoot core network issues.

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Washington DC, DC

Remote

You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes. • You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

5 days ago

Alexandria, VA

$95,000–$110,000 / year

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2 days ago

Washington DC, DC

As a Software Engineer focused on building systems for Detection’s Model Platform, you will be responsible for making feature development at Abnormal a fast, responsive, stable, and confident experience for our ML and Data Science team. The Detection Division is focused on building the world’s most advanced technology for identifying and stopping email and cloud-based attacks that were previously undetectable and help make the world a safer place.

5 days ago

Washington DC, DC

Design and implement core components of the SMTP relay harness, including Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) infrastructure, scalability, IP management, encryption, and DMARC support, working from conception through production operation. • Contribute to technical design discussions on how the relay integrates with existing inline products (outbound DLP, behavioral outbound, misdirected email), helping define the architecture of the broader Mail Flow platform.

5 days ago

Washington DC, DC

The position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys working with complex systems, troubleshooting production issues, and contributing to the continued evolution and sustainability of the platform. This role focuses on supporting, enhancing, and progressively modernizing enterprise and legacy applications using C#, NET Framework, and SQL Server.

5 days ago

Sterling, VA

Remote

$120,000–$165,000 / year

Successful candidates will have experience in Electrical Systems & Equipment with a focus in Data Centers and Mission Critical Facilities; experience and an understanding of Building MEP Systems Design, Construction, and Commissioning of Critical Systems ranging in size, rating, and complexity; Commissioning, Testing and Troubleshooting of Electrical Systems and related controls. Knowledgeable with common mechanical, and controls-related building equipment, including: Engine generators / Uninterruptible power supplies & battery systems / Medium and low-voltage electrical switchgear/ PLC controls and sequences of operations / Automatic transfer switches / Static transfer switches / Power distribution units / Busways.

2 days ago

Washington DC, DC

Distributed systems expert – you bring deep experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, and have partnered with security teams to build secure-by-default solutions. Were looking for a distributed systems expert who has worked closely with security teams — someone who can drive Product Security at scale and translate that into clear, executable technical roadmaps.

5 days ago

Reston, VA

$100,600–$199,000 / year

Collaboration skills will be required to work closely with other engineering teams to ensure services and systems are highly stable, meet performance Service level agreements (SLA), and meet the expectations of internal and external customers and users. The Microsoft Security organization accelerates Microsoft’s mission and bold ambitions to ensure that our company and industry is securing digital technology platforms, devices, and clouds in our customers’ heterogeneous environments, as well as ensuring the security of our own internal estate.

5 days ago

Vienna, VA

$97,240–$162,240 / year

Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

5 days ago

Arlington, VA

The Facility Operations Center (FOC) is a singular support team which proactively monitor the life-safety systems and the infrastructure equipment alarms (e.g., chillers, temperature sensors, generators, UPSs, switchgear, breakers, PDUs, and ATSs) that provides power and cooling to the platform 24x7x365. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$87,100–$157,450

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Projects involve small multi-disciplinary teams of engineers working together in spiral or agile development environments to meet aggressive customer schedules aimed at near-term field demonstrations.

2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$69,550–$125,725

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science and 2+ years of experience for a Master’s degree and relevant experience.

2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$131,300–$237,350

Implement software release version control, provide release management support throughout a software product's life cycle (initial software development through promotion to Test, QA and Production Environments), ensuring the consistency and reliability of software builds. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

2 days ago

Fairfax, VA

$90,000–$140,000 / year

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2 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD

$107,900–$195,050

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

2 days ago

Alexandria, VA

$131,300–$237,350

You will provide software process management and control throughout the coding portion of the software development process and will promote code reuse and cross-program collaboration while reducing maintenance costs by creating common functions and shared actions for developers and testers. Must have experience or familiarity with multiple Java frameworks: Spring to include Boot and Data, Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) (i.e., JPA, EJB, JTA, Servlet), Jackson, Jersey, Swing, JavaFX.

2 days ago

Washington, DC

$90,000–$155,000 / year

Project Managers work independently on complex projects, network to expand the market outreach for Existing Building Decarbonization projects, and collaborate closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams. – Lead energy modeling and building performance simulations and perform life-cycle cost analyses to evaluate the ROI and overall economic feasibility of various decarbonization strategies, including high-efficiency HVAC systems and the integration of geothermal and other renewable energy sources.

2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$87,100–$157,450

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2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$131,300–$237,350

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2 days ago

Alexandria, VA

$87,100–$157,450

If you’ve been building your skills in backend development, object‑oriented programming, and mission‑driven engineering, and you’re ready for work that actually moves the needle, this is the kind of opportunity cleared engineers pursue when they want to grow while making real impact. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

2 days ago

Arlington, VA

$107,900–$195,050

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2 days ago

Chantilly, VA

$87,100–$157,450

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Basic Qualifications: Requires BS degree (Computer Science, Engineering or related field) and 7+ year’s of prior relevant experience OR, MS with 5+ year’s of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.

2 days ago

Gaithersburg, MD

$107,900–$195,050

If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. Requires BS degree (Computer Science, Engineering or related field) and 10+ year’s of prior relevant experience OR, MS with 7+ year’s of prior relevant experience; OR 7 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.

2 days ago

Rockville, MD

$110,000–$165,000 / year

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

2 days ago

West McLean, VA

$120,000–$160,000 / year

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2 days ago

McLean, VA

$130,000–$145,000

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. This role will focus on building scalable AI applications, integrating large language models into data platforms, and developing intelligent systems that enhance automation and data-driven workflows.

3 days ago

Chantilly, Virginia

$40–$50 / hour
Contractor

Project Management: Plan and manage electrical engineering projects, including creating project timelines, allocating resources, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and professionals to integrate electrical systems into larger projects or products.

30+ days ago

Chantilly, Virginia

Contractor

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, production personnel, and quality assurance, to optimize manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As a Manufacturing Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and improve manufacturing processes and systems to ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of defense and aerospace products.

26 days ago

McLean, VA

$130,000–$150,000

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

2 days ago

Washington DC, DC

This role develops and executes test strategies, manages testing activities, and collaborates with Product Owners, Federal Project Managers (FPMs), Business Analysts, Developers, UX/UI Designers, and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, accessible, and high-performing applications. The Software Test Lead is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance (QA) and testing efforts for enterprise web applications, ensuring software quality through comprehensive manual and automated testing.

7 days ago

Herndon, VA

BS/BA (or equivalent) in Optical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, and minimum 6 years Software or systems experience or Graduate’s degree and 4 years software or systems experience. This Integration and Test / Technical trainer needs to experience in developing and executing structured training sessions tailored to customer needs, ensuring knowledge retention and effective skills transfer.

5 days ago

Reston, VA

Full time

Leveraging an industry-leading scalable, multi-band network infrastructure, Inmarsat Government offers a suite of managed network services and end-to-end communication solutions to support users on land, at sea and in the air, even in the world’s most remote regions. The NOC Support Engineer is responsible for maintaining, modifying, and managing the NOC's software and monitoring infrastructure, including hardware and software applications used to monitor and manage Inmarsat Government's global MPLS and SATCOM networks.

30 days ago

Springfield, VA

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals by testing software releases to ensure they function correctly, documenting failed test cases, and documenting any changes or updates needed to existing procedures. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

5 days ago

Washington DC, DC

This role collaborates with Product Owners, Federal Project Managers (FPMs), Business Analysts, Solution Architects, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and DevSecOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across the full software development lifecycle. The Senior Full Stack Developer is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise web applications using modern cloud-native technologies.

8 days ago

Joint Base Andrews, MD

This includes reviewing weapon system contractor-provided integration program deliverables to assist the Government in their review of documentation and assisting in the development of organic data for the following systems engineering milestones: System Requirements Review (SRR), System Design Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review, and engineering design audits such as Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) respective to the needs of each modification program. Program coordination tasks shall include but not be limited to: coordinating all requirements between aircraft modification programs to include ground test requirements, flight test requirements, test assets, and any other potential resources; briefing and/or preparing briefings on modification program test status to the NGB as requested; assisting in identifying and developing test core documentation for modification programs, and; execution oversight for associated program test documents.

1 day ago

Chantilly, VA

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

5 days ago

Springfield, VA

$90,500–$168,500 / year

Actively participate in daily operations stand-up meetings to provide updates on ongoing activities, highlight key operational priorities, and address any challenges or risks impacting mission success. Possess knowledge of, or experience with, space operations, including managing and monitoring satellite systems, performing telemetry analysis, and conducting mission-critical activities such as orbital adjustments, payload operations, and anomaly resolution.

5 days ago

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Software Design Engineer Jobs in Sterling, VA

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Software Development Engineer II - Back End Esri

Software Engineer II - CTJ - Poly Microsoft

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Senior Telecom Software Engineer (TS/SCI clearance) System One

Senior Software Engineer - Route Execution Samsara

System Engineer Jobot

Software Engineer II - Model Platform Abnormal

Software Engineer II - Inline Mailflow Abnormal

Software Engineer (C# .NET Framework/SQL Server) Sarnova

Sr Commissioning Engineer (Data Centers) – Remote Jobot

Staff Software Engineer, Security & Privacy Abnormal

Software Engineer II - CTJ - Top Secret Microsoft

Software Development Engineer II - CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps) Esri

Facility Operations Center Engineer, ADC InfraOps FOC Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Real-Time Software Engineer Leidos

GPU Software Engineer Leidos

Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead Leidos

Electrical Engineer EIT/PE Jobot

Senior Software Engineer Leidos

Sr. Software Engineer TS/SCI Polygraph Leidos

Sr Energy Engineer - DC Jobot

Lead Software Engineer Leidos

Principal Software Engineer Leidos

Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer Leidos

Senior Software Defined Radio (SDR) Engineer Leidos

AI Software Engineer Leidos

AI Software Engineer Lead Leidos

System Integration & Test Engineer Jobot

Senior PowerShell Engineer (Secret Clearance) Jobot

Gen AI Engineer Vaco LLC

Electrical Engineer II (VA) GCR Professional Services

Manufacturing Engineer II (VA) GCR Professional Services

Senior Python Full Stack Engineer Vaco LLC

Software Test Lead NuAxis Innovations

(DoD SkillBridge), Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer L3Harris Technologies

NOC Support Engineer Inmarsat Government, Inc

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - User Acceptance Tester L3Harris Technologies

System/DevSecOps Engineer NuAxis Innovations

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