Python Developer

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. Develop software using DevOps best practices within a team of scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAdelphi • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,499 - $138,549 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development using DevOps best practices, with a strong focus on Python programming, Unreal Engine, and network simulation tools. Capable of analyzing and documenting technical results while maintaining compliance with DoD standards and cyber security principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingUnreal EngineNetwork Simulation ToolsDoD 8570 ComplianceTechnical Report Writing

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Hard Skills

Software Development Best PracticesDatabase InteractionLinux EnvironmentsMachine Learning AlgorithmsCyber Defense Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitNs-33D Simulation Engines

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT I Certification

Industry Keywords

UAV OperationUGV OperationCyber Security PrinciplesRadio Frequency ScienceElectronic Warfare Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxPythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop software using DevOps best practices within a team of scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers
Develop scenarios using 3D simulation/visualization engines such as Unreal Engine or similar to support dynamic evaluation of platform resilience
Support development and evaluation of machine learning cyber defense algorithms and resilience methods for resource-constrained UAV/UGV devices in tactical environments
Develop cyber defenses
Support physical and network simulation of UAV/UGV platforms
Evaluate resilience platforms in simulated tactical scenarios and field tests
Document and publish test results in technical reports
Deliver progress updates, insights, and deliverables in technical briefings and demonstrations
Work in a multi-team development project

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Ability to maintain active DoD clearance
Must be DoD 8570 compliant and maintain required certifications for an IAT I appointment
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Information Science, Cyber Security, or Mathematics
Six (6) years of research or technical experience in a scientific or technical field relevant to requirements
At least 2 years of experience using Python and Git; 3+ years preferred
At least 1 year of experience with Unreal Engine
At least 1 year of experience writing code to interact with databases
At least 1 year of experience working inside Linux environments
Experience or working knowledge with network simulation tools such as ns-3
Strong knowledge of software development best practices
Ability to analyze, document, and publish technical reports based on testing
Familiarity with cyber security principles and terminology
Familiarity with UAV/UGV operation
Familiarity with radio frequency science and electronic warfare techniques/terminology
Familiarity with research environments, including scientific writing, technical writing, and experiment design
Familiarity with DoD computing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs
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