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Full Stack Software Engineer - Top Secret (TS)

Valiant Harbor International

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Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $200,000
50%
IT - Software
Hanscom AFB, MA (On-Site/Office)

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hanscom Air Force Base, Lexington, MA
• Travel: Up to 50%
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility required
• Compensation: Commensurate With Experience

ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Java Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Hanscom AFB. This position is part of a long-term, newly awarded research and development (R&D) program focused on advanced defense technologies.
You’ll work in a secure, fast-paced environment alongside AFRL scientists and engineers to design, develop, and deploy next-generation software solutions that directly support national defense initiatives.
This is a long-term position suited for someone seeking stability, professional growth, and the opportunity to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on high-impact national defense projects.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Develop and maintain full stack applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets security and performance standards.
• Integrate enterprise-level systems, databases, and APIs.
• Use Git for version control and collaboration across distributed teams.
• Debug, test, and optimize software across multiple environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Improve system architectures for scalability, reliability, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and design planning.
• Support shared libraries and common development tools.
• Collaborate closely with researchers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Manage the full software lifecycle—from design through deployment and sustainment.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Eligible for TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Strong hands-on experience in full stack development.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Java, and XML.
• Experience building secure, high-performance, scalable applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Prior military or DoD experience (SIPRNet/JWICS familiarity preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with agile development, rapid prototyping, or R&D environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern system design patterns.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical teams
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Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in program, acquisition, and financial services for government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. Here at Valiant Harbor International we emphasize extreme focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges in order to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customer’s needs- we are a management consulting firm with a successful record of offering a wide range of professional, scientific, and technical services requiring a high degree of expertise and training. In a business environment that is rapidly evolving, success depends on innovative and value-driven solutions. Our professional management consulting services balance technical acumen with superior business performance to provide optimized solutions to e

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Secret