Senior Tactical Data Link Software Engineer

. Develop and test new product capabilities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,600 - $197,100 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCitrixCloudJavaLinuxPythonTCP/IPVMwareC++Go

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and test new product capabilities
Develop software development/build tools and software test infrastructure
Provide operational support for cross-domain products
Test, debug, and support software for secure Linux desktop environments
Support IT operations, enterprise management, IP networking/routing, and remote/virtual desktop deployments
Guide requirement definition, design, and implementation of secure message gateways using legacy U.S. Government messaging systems expertise
Develop new features and extensions to existing products
Integrate features and extensions into complex products using Linux and scripting expertise
Support the design and implementation of Cross Domain capabilities using standard networking concepts
Develop data inspection policies using proprietary and open-source programming languages
Provide technical briefings to customers and Everfox leadership as required
Work in a cohesive team environment and use software development and operational tools to test, debug, and support secure products

What you’ll need

Direct experience with Link16, JREAP-C, TADIL-J, USMTF, VMF and related standards and protocols
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent
12+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or related disciplines
Software development in Linux environments using Java, Python, Go, C/C++, and/or bash
Hands-on TCP/IP networking and related protocols, including HTTP, SSH, IPSEC, and TLS/SSL
Understanding of private and public keys and/or certificates
Experience with version control technologies such as Git
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise, Fedora, or Ubuntu Linux operating systems
Ability to obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed
Experience with security design and architecture of Cross Domain Solutions (preferred)
Experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, or OpenCode (preferred)
Agile or Scrum development experience (preferred)
Experience deploying cloud technologies such as MS Azure or AWS (preferred)
Development experience in distributed, parallel, or clustered processing environments (preferred)
Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such as RDP, Citrix Receiver, or VMware Horizon View (preferred)
Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which they have applied
Applicants for certain positions may need to be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR regulations

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