Software Engineer / Developer

Software Engineer / Developer

Location : % Onsite – Huntsville, AL

Clearance : Active DoD Secret Clearance required

Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / Developer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This position is ideal for a versatile developer who thrives in collaborative, Agile environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop software using C++, Java , or similar languages.

Design, implement, and execute unit tests to ensure software quality.

Create and maintain software documentation to support development and sustainment activities.

Build and manage automated software pipelines in a Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) environment.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders and government customers to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Participate in Agile ceremonies , including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Iteration Planning, Feature and Story development, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives.

Contribute to team and program-level Sprint reviews and demos .

Required Skills :

Proficiency in C++ development.

Experience with GitLab / Git for software configuration management.

Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems.

Knowledge of network programming , including message generation, formatting, and UDP / TCP / IP interfaces.

Must be available for full-time onsite work .

Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance .

Desired Skills :

Familiarity with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Agile Scrum methodologies.

Experience developing in Java and building user interfaces .

Experience with Jira or similar tools for issue tracking and Agile project management.

Understanding of multi-core and multi-threaded programming .

Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) sensors and missile defense systems.

Education Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution and 5 years of professional experience,

OR Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience,

OR PhD / JD in a related discipline (no experience required).

This position is considered career / journey level .