Senior Software Engineer (Navy/DoD)

THOR Solutions
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Panama City
7108 Laird Street (Show on map)
Jan 06, 2026
THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Navigation & Electrical (C4N&E) and Cybersecurity activities at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, FL. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience with software engineering and embedded software in a U.S. Navy, DoD, or similar professional environment. Typical Responsibilities: Design and implement real-time embedded software intensive code solutions, test the resulting components, and analyze runtime profiles to debug errors that might exist. Integrate software units and components producing integrated software items consistent with the design that demonstrate the functional and non-functional software requirements. Document software functionality. Perform Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) and programming in Java, C, C++, and C#. Perform software component development and lifecycle software support. Develop customized embedded device drivers for various sensors and components of the C4N suite. Develop middleware software to the unique hardware device drivers in order to support multiple vendors and full and open competition and to decouple the operational software from the device level software. Develop software requirements specifications. Windows, Linux, and VxWorks operating systems programming. Use of Microsoft Visual C++ development environment with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC). Use of Java development environments Eclipse, NetBeans, IntelliJ. Develop network protocol based applications using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Windows networking services. Breakdown high-level functional requirements into hardware requirements, software requirements, interface requirements, and manual operations. Develop software system architecture including the structure of the system, the software elements, and the relationship between the software elements. Develop software system architectures that utilizes or implements the Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard. Location: Full time onsite at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in Panama City, FL. Typical Physical Activity: Desk work in an office or lab environment. Position includes interacting with personnel who work in office, lab, and shipboard environments, and may be required to traverse those environments. May include: repetitive motion, traversing ladders and inclines/declines, climbing/crawling/navigating tight/confined shipboard spaces, working from kneeling/prone positions, frequent standing/kneeling, and working in hot workspaces due to sun, environment, and heat-radiating equipment. Travel Requirements: This position is anticipated to require up to 20% travel, including overseas travel. Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. An otherwise strongly qualified candidate with highly relevant experience but no current security clearance may be considered. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field, such as: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering. One of the following professional certifications: Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Other similar certifications relevant to the position may be considered. Proof of current certification(s) will be requested during the hiring process. At least eight (8) years of experience in computer or software engineering on systems similar to the LCAC C4N. Experience in designing and implementing real-time embedded software intensive code solutions. Experience in testing and debugging software components, including: testing resulting components, and analyzing runtime profiles to debug errors. Experience in integrating software units and components to produce integrated software items consistent with the design. Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, or Python. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.