NGS is seeking a Software Engineer to embed tactical data link and geospatial integration capabilities into a partner command and control platform.

Design, build, and maintain Go services for tactical message parsing, routing, and translation
Integrate NGS capabilities into a partner platform using APIs, message brokers, and shared data models
Develop and extend React front-end components for operator-facing views and configuration
Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot services in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Collaborate day to day with a distributed partner engineering team including sprint planning, code reviews, joint debugging, and release coordination
Support integration events, demos, and test activities, including occasional troubleshooting under time pressure
Apply secure coding practices and support DoD security and configuration requirements

Production software engineering experience building backend services: Journeyman 3+ years or Senior 8+ years
Strong Go, or strong systems-level experience in C/C++/Java/Rust with the ability to pick up Go quickly
Experience integrating software with military or tactical systems (examples include tactical data links such as Link-16, VMF, JREAP, Link-11/22; C2 and situational awareness such as GCCS, AFATDS, TAK, ATAK; military messaging/standards; or sensor and radio integration)
Comfort with network programming: TCP/UDP, multicast, binary protocols, and byte-level message formats
Experience with Linux, Git, and modern CI/CD workflows
U.S. citizenship; Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred, or ability to obtain and maintain one

Real systems and real users: work is fielded and used by operational commands
A rare integration problem set at the seam between tactical data links and modern cloud-native software
Modern stack with Go, React, Kubernetes, PostGIS, and open source tooling
Growth and mentorship paired with senior engineering staff, including exposure to system design, geospatial technology, and DoD mission environments
Flexibility with remote work and flexible schedules, focusing on results and reliability

NGS builds modern geospatial and C5ISR software for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal customers
CoreSpatial is built on GeoServer, PostGIS, GDAL, MapStore2, and CesiumJS

Build and maintain services that parse, route, and translate tactical messages between military networks and modern IP-based systems
Expose tactical data via APIs consumed by the partner platform
Provide React front-end work as needed for maps, forms, and operator views
Work in the partner company’s tracker and release schedule with the distributed team
Open at Journeyman or Senior level

Full-stack capability with React and TypeScript
Kubernetes and container orchestration in production
Experience working remotely on a distributed or multi-company development team
Familiarity with geospatial data and GIS concepts (coordinate systems, spatial formats, map services), or tools like PostGIS, GeoServer, CesiumJS
Prior DoD or IC program experience
Military service in a communications, data links, or C4I role

Software Engineer, Tactical Systems Integration

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