Software Engineer

About this role

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks motivated, career and customer-oriented Software Engineer to join our team located in the Ft. Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems—including data-intensive analytics, algorithm development, large-scale data processing, and real-time architectures—aligned with system requirements. Review, test, and validate software components against design specifications, document test results, and resolve software problem reports (SPRs/defects). Apply appropriate development and design methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD) suited to the project environment. Contribute to system architecture and design, evaluating hardware/software trade-offs, software reusability, COTS/GOTS integration versus custom development, and requirements flow-down from system level to component level. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support system integration, deployment, and operational readiness.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in C/C++ development. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) for application packaging, management, and deployment. Working knowledge of Linux operating environments. Experience building internal web tools and applications (e.g., Flask, REST APIs).

Preferred Qualifications: Strong Python development skills. Modern front-end development experience using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, or component frameworks. Practical understanding of core networking concepts and protocols. Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible (playbook development is a plus).

Clearance Requirements: Current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email removed] and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition #

R72026

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Meade

Posting Date

11/12/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time