Software Engineer
NDI Engineering · Lakehurst, NJ
$95,000–$120,000
Jul 21, 2026
Lakehurst, NJ
Jul 23, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A software engineering role supporting U.S. Navy shipboard systems, with work spanning software development and testing for machinery control systems, systems engineering documentation, and cybersecurity compliance. The position involves maintaining Authority to Operate packages, contributing to certification and accreditation processes, and supporting network integration across lab and shipboard environments. Suited to candidates with a background in both software development and DoD cybersecurity practices.
Mid level · 2+ years · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance
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Why we read it this way (8)
This role is a genuine hybrid between cybersecurity/compliance (ATO/A&A package development, continuous monitoring, C&A) and software development (coding, testing, software lifecycle). 15-1212 was chosen as primary because the cybersecurity compliance and documentation duties are the most distinctively described, but 15-1252 is a strong runner-up given the explicit software design, development, and testing responsibilities.
The clearance requirement is stated as 'ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD security clearance' — the level is unspecified in the posting. Secret is assumed as the typical baseline for Navy shipboard systems work at Lakehurst, NJ (NAES Lakehurst); the actual level may be higher.
The location is Lakehurst, NJ (NAES Lakehurst), which falls within the New York-Newark-Jersey City CBSA. The CBSA code 35084 is used accordingly.
CompTIA Security+ and Secure C++ are listed as 'highly desirable' in the Minimum Requirements section, along with DOD/DON cybersecurity policy knowledge — all treated as preferred rather than hard gates.
The experience range is stated as '2–5 years'; the overall years minimum is set to 2 (the minimum). The role's scope and responsibilities support a Mid-level classification.
No compensation figures are provided in the posting.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): cybersecurity documentation, DOD/DON cybersecurity policy.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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