Senior Software Engineer - Active Secret Clearance

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer

Location : Huntsville, AL (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Clearance : Active Secret

Job Type : Full Time

We are seeking Senior Software Engineer, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems used in hardware-in-the-loop testing and mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ development, embedded software engineering, and hardware/software integration.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain existing hardware-in-the-loop test systems by addressing new and existing issues and providing functional support to optimise testing goals.
• Refactor and enhance existing systems to improve usability, stability, maintainability, and efficiency.
• Develop new software and hardware components to support evolving testing requirements.
• Design and develop internal hardware and software tools to improve productivity and streamline test execution.
• Assist cross-functional teams in utilising testing tools and provide domain expertise beyond immediate test infrastructure support. • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Contribute to team-wide strategic decisions related to task prioritisation and long-term project goals.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of relevant experience.

Skills :

• Proficiency in C++ with experience in embedded systems development.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems.
• Understanding and implementation of source revision control and code reviews.
• Experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and best practices.
• Ability to design systems that simplify user configuration and maximize uptime.
• Experience in troubleshooting combined hardware/software systems with a systematic debugging approach.
• Familiarity with laboratory test tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Basic understanding of electrical concepts (continuity, voltage, current, resistance, grounding, capacitance, etc.).
• Ability to estimate project effort, manage deadlines, and communicate roadblocks proactively.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in LabVIEW , including object-oriented programming and framework development.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level firmware development.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices .
• Experience with Git, SVN , or other version control systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps .

Benefits

Salary : $135,000/yr. -$145,000/yr.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance