Senior Software Engineer
DCS
Dahlgren, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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DCS has filed one layoff notice in the last twelve months, covering 65 workers, most recently October 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
...DCS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the NSWCDD B30 Electronic Warfare and Spectrum Operations (EWSO) mission. This position will design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain software for Navy EW and shipboard systems, including real-time applications...