Junior Cyber Software Engineer
- Pay
- $69,600 – $142,700 per year
- Location
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
- Job Title: Junior Cyber Software Engineer
- Job Category: Information Technology
- Time Type: Full time
- Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
- Employee Type: Regular
- Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US he C5ISR Center Cybersecurity Division is seeking a highly motivated Junior Cyber Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure next-generation tactical cyber infrastructure and mission-critical defense solutions.
In this role, you will apply Rust and other memory-safe, systems-level languages to build efficient, secure, and resilient software across embedded architectures, military ground vehicles, and tactical networks. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to modernize the tactical cyber landscape, reduce vulnerabilities, and support critical
Secure Software Development
- Develop clean, safe, and highly efficient code primarily in Rust, with supplemental modules in C, C++, or Go.
Vulnerability Mitigation
- Redesign and harden legacy software modules using memory-safe architectures to mitigate memory-corruption exploits such as buffer overflows.
Embedded & Tactical Systems Integration
- Support integration of software components with custom hardware, in-vehicle data networks, and tactical C5ISR communication systems.
Testing & Debugging
- Review, debug, and test software using automated pipelines to meet strict design requirements and validate defense performance metrics.
Lifecycle & Documentation
- Contribute to requirements analysis, architecture development, and creation of technical documentation aligned with DoD software engineering standards.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
Experience
- 1-3 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent military / co-op experience.
Language Proficiency
- Strong understanding of Rust fundamentals (safe/unsafe Rust, ownership & borrowing rules, concurrency).
- Hands-on experience or working familiarity with C, C++, or Go.
Technical Environment
- Proficiency with Linux environments, shell scripting, and version control using Git.
Clearance
- Active DoD Secret security clearance required and must be maintained.
Preferred & Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with memory-safe coding paradigms, static analysis tools, and cryptographic implementation approaches.
- Exposure to embedded systems development, hardware abstraction layers, or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Foundational understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and STIGs.
- DoD 8140/8570 compliance (e.g., Security+ CE).
- What You Can Expect:
- A culture of integrity.
- At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
- An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
- A focus on continuous growth.
- Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is
$69,600 - 142,700 USD
Equal opportunity and legal notices
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
From CACI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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