Engineer Software 1

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Software Engineer to support an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiative. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of national defense and security. The position is based in Huntsville, AL, and involves developing advanced software solutions in a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to understand system requirements and implement new capabilities and algorithms
• Develop software solutions that are mathematically and physically intensive, supporting critical system performance
• Participate in reviews of requirements and test cases to ensure software quality and alignment with system goals
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of innovative software components for complex systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
• Active DoD Secret clearance (Interim or Final) required at time of application
• Proficiency in C or Java with recent hands-on development experience
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
• Ability to work in a secure, in-person environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced scripting and operations experience in Linux
• Experience with automated software testing and requirements analysis
• Familiarity with battle management or fire control systems
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Gherkin and Cucumber
• Proficiency with static/dynamic code analysis and fuzzing tools (e.g., Coverity, Fortify, SonarQube)
• Experience in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jira, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins
• Strong foundation in mathematics and physics
• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science is a plus

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $76.75/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

h4> About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.