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Software Engineer 1

Ultra Intelligence & Communications, Herley
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
3903 Northdale Blvd (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2026
Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Mission Solutions By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment. Job Description The Mission: The U.S. military, NATO, and allied partners depend on secure, unbroken COMSEC infrastructure to operate in contested environments. Ultra Intelligence & Communications builds the systems that protect that infrastructure - from NSA High Assurance cryptographic platforms to the software that manages how cryptographic keys are accounted for, distributed, and retired across an entire national security enterprise. CARDS - the COMSEC Accounting, Reporting and Distribution System - is the operational backbone of that lifecycle. It is production software, fielded today, trusted by real customers to manage the most sensitive material in defense communications. This role puts you on the team that owns it. What You'll Work On: CARDS is a full-stack enterprise application at the center of DoD COMSEC lifecycle management. You will work across its layers: A relational database core (Oracle) built on PL/SQL logic that enforces cryptographic material accountability rules A Java back end that processes lifecycle transactions - key issuance, transfer, destruction, and audit A browser-based front end (JavaScript, HTML/CSS) used by COMSEC Managers at installations worldwide Integration layers connecting CARDS to broader key management infrastructure, including KMI and EKMS nodes DevSecOps pipelines and validation tooling that keep the system deployable and auditable What You'll Do: Design and implement software features that satisfy stakeholder and system-level requirements across the full CARDS stack Write and maintain PL/SQL stored procedures, Java services, and JavaScript front-end components Debug and resolve production issues against a system that cannot fail - field customers depend on it Participate in software verification and validation, including functional, systems, and security testing Maintain software quality processes and configuration management across release baselines Contribute to technical design documentation, test procedures, and training materials Support customer onsite engagements - understanding how operators actually use the system informs better engineering Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field 1-3+ years of professional software development experience Proficiency in at least one of: Java, PL/SQL, or JavaScript (full-stack, front-end, or back-end) Experience with relational databases - Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MariaDB Familiarity with web application frameworks and server-side architectures U.S. Citizenship (required); ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance Highly Desired Experience: Knowledge of COMSEC operations, key management, or NSA-governed cryptographic material handling Experience with Apache Tomcat or similar servlet containers Familiarity with jQuery, AJAX, and JSON-based API patterns Exposure to DevSecOps practices - CI/CD, automated testing, artifact management Experience with virtualization and VM management environments Comfort presenting technical material to non-technical customers or program stakeholders Why This Role Is Different: Most enterprise software engineers spend careers building systems no one can name. CARDS is not that. It is a named, fielded system with a direct line to operational COMSEC accountability across the U.S. defense establishment. Here is what makes this role genuinely different: Real mission stakes - the software you write helps ensure cryptographic material is accounted for, not lost or compromised Product ownership - you are on a small, focused team with meaningful influence over architecture and features, not a 500-person program Long-term trajectory - CARDS sits at the intersection of KMI modernization and OTNK evolution; the roadmap is significant Depth over breadth - you will develop real expertise in COMSEC lifecycle systems, not just generalist enterprise patterns Customer proximity - you will interact with the operators and program managers who use the system, closing the loop between code and mission If you want to build software that protects the communications infrastructure of the U.S. military and its allies - and you want to own that work, not just contribute to it - this is your role.* Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays Early finish on Friday 401K w/ company match Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits Student Loan Assistance Program Array of voluntary benefit offerings Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com."