Senior Software Developer - TS/SCI
Now Hiring: Director-Level Software Engineer – Geolocation & Communications Systems
On-Site | Full-Time | TS/SCI Clearance Required | Relocation Provided
Location: Tucson, AZ
Work Model: 100% On-Site (No remote/telework)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Director
About the Opportunity
Talent Depot is seeking an accomplished, results-driven software engineering leader to join a highly specialized R&D team supporting national security defense. You’ll work alongside top-tier electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists to design, build, and deploy advanced geolocation and digital communications systems with real-world impact.
This is an opportunity to contribute across all engineering lifecycle phases—from architecture and development to deployment and operations—while receiving mission feedback directly from end users in the field.
Core Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and maintain fully integrated software solutions
Build infrastructure for seamless integration with internal and third-party services
Design scalable APIs and ensure interoperability across applications
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and external stakeholders
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members
Stay current with emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions
Lead Agile development processes with DevOps and CI/CD best practices
Engage in system-level work: development, integration, test, deployment, and O&M
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
15–25 years of experience in software engineering
Expert-level proficiency in Golang
Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and modern design patterns
Experience designing enterprise-level software systems
Advanced experience with internal/external APIs and third-party integrations
Highly proficient in modern software engineering practices (testability, scalability, maintainability)
Must hold active TS/SCI clearance
U.S. citizenship required due to government security clearance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Proficiency in C++ and Python within Linux environments
Knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js or React
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, CVE mitigations, CI/CD
Experience automating workflows at the enterprise level
Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies
Benefits
Why This Role Stands Out
Direct impact on national security through mission-critical systems
Opportunity to innovate in a fast-paced, research-driven environment
Full relocation assistance provided
See your work deployed and operational with real-time mission feedback
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