Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on laboratory environment on a variety of technical projects related to the design and integration of numerous microcomputer systems, C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technologies, and software development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the software development process using Azure DevOps.
• Plan and update sprints and work items.
• Create pipelines for continuous integration (CI) tasks such as static testing, unit testing, and code coverage.
• Create release pipelines for tagging and building releases.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C/C++ development.
• Experience with Python scripting and scans.
• Familiarity with Counter-UAS technologies or adjacent skills such as broad weapon systems, radar, and image processing.
• Agile development experience.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps.
• Experience with Ubuntu server.
• CI/CD automation and leadership skills.
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in software design, development, and integration.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance is preferred.
• Experience using QT.
• Ability to work with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Familiarity with sensor data protocols common to C-UAS systems (e.g., CoT/ATAK, STANAG 4586, ASTERIX, or vendor-specific APIs).

Work Environment

The position involves working in an office, lab, and field environment. The role requires travel 10% of the time to field test sites like Yuma and Charleston. This opportunity supports the Mobile Air Defense Integration System (MADIS), building trailer-based C-UAS to be towed by vehicles, transitioning from low-rate to full-rate production. The successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership of the program and contribute significantly to the fielded system.

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Taylor Brantley Pepper Sr. Recruiter will follow up with additional details!

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

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