Top 4278 Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

Software Engineer III
General Dynamics Information Technology —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $214,776 - $290,580 a year
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- Research
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
Systems Engineer
Leidos —Washington, DC
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Windows
- Master's degree
Software Engineer 1
General Dynamics Information Technology —Annapolis Junction, MD
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Math
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
11d
Software Engineer, Intelligent Systems
Virginia Tech —Arlington, VA
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Linux
Systems Engineer
Joint Research and Development, LLC —Washington, DC
- $95,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Systems Engineer
Crimson Phoenix —McLean, VA
- $163,800 - $251,999 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Scripting
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Strategic Systems Software Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Software Systems Engineer
The Aerospace Corporation —Chantilly, VA
- $117,300 - $175,900 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Windows
- Java
- Paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
Full Stack Software Engineer, Strategic Systems
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $100,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Software Engineer - RFGL Systems
Spire —Vienna, VA
- $90,000 - $130,500 a year
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Family leave
9d
Software/Systems Engineer
NS2 Mission —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Azure
- AWS
- Training & development
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Systems Engineer
DCCA —Bethesda, MD
- $53,000 - $270,000 a year
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Jr Software Engineer (AI/Agentic Systems)
Staffed4U —Columbia, MD
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- AWS
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
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Application Engineer II
The Catholic University of America —Washington, DC
- $107,625 a year
- Email
- System design
- Research
- Mid-level
Systems Engineer
Accenture Federal Services —McLean, VA
- $96,200 - $192,300 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
2026 Graduate – Software Engineer; Data Scientist; Ontologist – Threat Analytic Systems
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) —Laurel, MD
- $85,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Systems Engineer
CEXEC, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $140,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Space Segment Software Systems Engineer - Senior
Blue Origin —Reston, VA
- $133,500.00 - $203,263.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
12d
Systems Engineer
eureka strategic consulting —Columbia, MD
- System design
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Junior Engineer
Joint Research and Development, LLC —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- SharePoint
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Software Engineer III

General Dynamics Information Technology -
Annapolis Junction, MD

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Job Details

$214,776 - $290,580 a year

Benefits

Internal mobility program
Paid holidays
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, realtime systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design
methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-theshelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
Debug existing software and correct defects
Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
Applies knowledge of ITOM, ITSM, HRSD, CSM and/or Service Portal.
Codes with programming languages and databases including HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Write or review software and system documentation
Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries

Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas

Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
Interacts with project customers and stakeholders to report project status and manage subsystems requirements.
Researches, evaluates, and assesses software tools and technologies, such as Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), Government-off-the-shelf (GOTS), Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS),
and incorporates those findings into the overall software system design.
Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $214,776 - $290,580. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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