Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer

Under general supervision, you will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and analyzing software programs for computer-based systems. Your role will involve system modeling, simulation, and analysis, as well as designing and developing compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems. You will also provide inputs for documentation of new or existing programs when required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and analyze software programs for computer-based systems.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Design and develop compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
• Provide inputs for documentation of new or existing programs.
• Participate in software requirements review, preliminary and critical design reviews, integration readiness review, and software acceptance reviews.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C++ or Java programming within a Linux operating system.
• Strong experience in software design, design implementation, subsystem and system integration, and testing.
• Familiarity with IDEs such as Eclipse, and knowledge of embedded software, object-oriented programming, UML, and UNIX.
• 8+ years of experience developing software, particularly with C++.
• Experience with Object-Oriented design/development and the use of Design Patterns.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Python and Bash is a plus.
• Experience working with Windows, Solaris, and Linux environments.
• Experience developing Solaris and other variants of UNIX scripts.
• Strong skills with MS Office.
• Familiarity with the xUnit framework, especially JUnit and CppUnitLite.
• Experience with CMMI Level 5 life cycle processes and procedures.

Work Environment

This position offers long-term contracts with PTO flexibility and a 9/80 schedule, allowing you to have every other Friday off. You will be working on the Aegis Missile Defense program, which has been a stable work environment for over 40 years and is utilized by multiple allies worldwide, including South Korea, Japan, Australia, Norway, and Spain. Work will be performed at our facility, subcontracted to Lockheed Martin.

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

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $60.00/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.