--- title: 'Software Engineer, Senior at GRVTY' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-senior-grvty-dayton-vx6gecypfpmt' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-26' --- # Software Engineer, Senior at GRVTY - **Company:** GRVTY - **Location:** Dayton, OH - **Posted:** 2026-07-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/grvty/jobs/4306642009 ## Job description What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a small, technically focused team supporting national security missions at a customer site in Dayton, Ohio. This is hands-on engineering work — you will be designing and building Python-based software tools that support optical signature modeling, spectral data analysis, and machine learning-enabled sensor workflows. The work spans algorithm development, data pipeline construction, and integration of ML capabilities into operational and analytical environments. You will work directly with scientists, sensor domain experts, and intelligence analysts — translating complex technical requirements into functional, maintainable software. This is not a role for someone looking to coast. We want someone who is technically sharp, can operate with a degree of autonomy, and understands that the software they build has real downstream impact on mission outcomes. ## What You'll be Owning - Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software tools supporting optical signature modeling, spectral sensor data processing, and analytical workflows. - Work with sensor physicists, data scientists, and machine learning engineers to translate technical concepts and mission requirements into working software. - Build and optimize data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and analyzing large-scale scientific and sensor datasets. - Develop and integrate machine learning workflows — including training data preparation, model integration, and evaluation — into operational toolsets. - Create clear software architecture documentation, workflow diagrams, and code structure so tools can be maintained, extended, and transitioned effectively. - Test, validate, and troubleshoot algorithms and software modules across development and deployment environments, including classified workspaces. - Manage and maintain Git repositories with discipline — clean commits, meaningful documentation, and reproducible builds. - Contribute to a culture of technical rigor: peer reviews, coding standards, and honest engagement with complex problems. ## What You Must Have - Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and CI polygraph. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related STEM field. Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered. - 9+ years of professional software development experience, with demonstrated focus on scientific computing, algorithm development, data processing, or related technical domains or 7+ years of experience and a Masters degree - Expert-level Python programming, including object-oriented design, modular architecture, and production-quality code. - Experience developing software for data-intensive workflows — sensor data, scientific data, simulation, or equivalent. - Ability to work from technical or scientific requirements and produce well-structured software architecture, logic flows, and implementation plans. - Comfortable operating in both Windows and Linux environments, including secure or classified customer workspaces. - Familiarity with source control and development tooling: Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, or equivalent. - Strong communication skills — able to work directly with domain experts who are not software engineers and translate what they need into software that actually works. What Would be Nice to Have - Experience with optical signature modeling, EO/IR sensor data, spectral analysis, or hyperspectral data processing. - Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and workflows: PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or equivalent. - Experience with scientific Python libraries: NumPy, pandas, OpenCV, SciPy, or similar. - Background in signal processing, image processing, or remote sensing data workflows. - Experience with simulation, modeling, or mission analysis software in a defense or intelligence context. - Familiarity with ML/Ops practices — training pipelines, data labeling, model evaluation, and deployment workflows. - Experience integrating algorithms into existing operational software suites. - Proficiency in a secondary technical language: C, C++, MATLAB, Java, or Rust. - Advanced degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Image Science, or related). - Prior experience supporting defense, intelligence, or classified customer environments. - Experience with CI/CD practices, automated testing, and DevSecOps tooling. ## Why Choose GRVTY The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives. At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. - Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision - Health Savings Account with company contribution - Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Paid Parental Leave - 401k with generous company match - Training and Development Opportunities - Award Programs - Variety of Company Sponsored Events ## EEO Statement GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities. ## About GRVTY ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GRVTY is a national security company delivering effects in cyber, space, and spectrum to help defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers turn insight into action faster. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense technology, cybersecurity, space intelligence, spectrum operations, software development - **Target customers**: U.S. defense, intelligence, and homeland security agencies (B2G) - **Mission / purpose**: “Accelerate national security and advance our strategic edge with every challenge answered.” [grvty.com](https://www.grvty.com/) ## Products & Services GRVTY delivers mission-focused capabilities rather than packaged consumer products. Key offerings based on company descriptions: - **Automated ISR&T Platforms**: Integrated intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting platforms for real-time situational awareness. - **Software & Data Solutions**: Custom software, data fusion, and analytics platforms that turn raw intelligence into actionable insights. - **Cyber Operations**: Offensive and defensive cyber capabilities, including digital network exploitation, vulnerability research, and DevSecOps. - **Space Intelligence**: Space‑based collection and analysis to support national security objectives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Approximately 232 employees (as of mid‑2026) with 147+ active job postings, indicating high growth demand. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/grvty-inc) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly listed; the company works directly with U.S. government agencies. - **Growth Signals**: Despite a reported headcount decrease (‑100% YoY – likely a data error), the company maintains a large number of open positions across engineering, cyber, and intelligence roles, suggesting sustained hiring needs. ## Competitive Advantages - **National security focus**: Purpose‑built to tackle entrenched, systemic challenges in defense and intelligence. - **Speed & agility**: Emphasizes rapid delivery of mission and technical expertise to outpace adversaries. - **Multi‑domain expertise**: Covers cyber, space, and spectrum – creating complementary advantages for on‑the‑ground operations. - **Clearance‑ready workforce**: Many roles require U.S. security clearances, creating a high barrier to entry for competitors. ## Strategic Focus - **Accelerating national security**: Continue developing automated ISR&T platforms and data solutions to give warfighters and analysts a decision‑making edge. - **Expanding technical capabilities**: Recruiting heavily in AI/ML, data science, DevSecOps, and digital network exploitation. - **Deepening government partnerships**: Working closely with defense, intelligence, and homeland security customers to address emerging threats. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven work**: Employees directly contribute to U.S. national security challenges. - **Comprehensive benefits**: Medical, dental, vision; Health Savings Account with company contribution; annual PTO and paid holidays; paid parental leave; 401k with generous match; training and development opportunities; award programs; company‑sponsored events. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/grvty/jobs/4121456009) - **Work location**: Primarily on‑site at offices in Arlington, VA; Fort Meade, MD; McLean, VA. Many roles require active security clearances and are not remote. - **Engineering culture**: Strong emphasis on technical excellence – tech stack includes Docker, GitLab, Splunk, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Ansible, and many others. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/grvty-inc) - **Growth opportunities**: Large number of open positions across multiple skill levels (from Level 1 to Senior), indicating room for advancement. ## Sources 1. [grvty.com](https://www.grvty.com/) 2. [grvty.com/careers](https://www.grvty.com/careers) 3. [linkedin.com/company/grvty-inc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/grvty-inc) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/grvty/jobs/4121456009) 5. 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