Software Engineer – Defense Systems

Location: Huntsville, AL (% Onsite) Clearance Required: Active Secret Program Overview

Join a mission-critical missile defense program focused on intercepting and neutralizing long-range ballistic threats. This team develops and maintains ground-based software systems that coordinate data from multiple sensors, compute interception trajectories, and execute command and control functions for threat mitigation. Role Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and integration of software for next-generation missile defense systems. This role focuses on C++ development in a real-time systems environment, with opportunities to work across the full software lifecycle. Note: This is a full-time onsite role. Hybrid or remote work is not available. Key Responsibilities

Develop software applications in C++ for mission-critical systems

Support the design, coding, testing, and integration of defense-related software

Use MATLAB , Python , or similar scripting tools for analysis and automation

Interface with TCP/IP-based networks

Participate in Agile team workflows and sprint activities

Support documentation and reporting for integration, validation, and security

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of software development experience

Experience developing in C++

Experience with Python or other scripting languages

Proficient in MATLAB for modeling or algorithm development

Familiarity with Ethernet TCP/IP interfaces

Active Secret clearance (Final)

U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Familiarity with CMake build system

Exposure to gRPC communication framework

Security+ certification (preferred)

Active Top Secret clearance (preferred but not required)

Additional Details

Schedule: 9x80 (every other Friday off)

Relocation assistance may be available

Full benefits package provided

Up to 10% travel may be required