Position Title: Software Engineer/Software Developer – Ground Combat Weapon Systems
Location: Huntsville, AL (On Site)
Travel Required: Yes
Position Summary
The Software Engineer shall be responsible for performing software development and execution of software development activities within Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) Software Engineering team. The Software Engineer Manager as part of the software development team to perform software development tasks and achieve technical outcomes in support of HDUSA within an integrated team. Primary duties will include the development and modification of software to support the transition of technology in support of the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Program. The role includes executing software development and test in accordance with software requirements, hardware and software integration activities, supporting digital engineering efforts, and ensuring coordinated execution across embedded software, sensors, ballistics, targeting, and system‑of‑systems interfaces. Experience with U.S. ground combat vehicle systems or aerospace software is required, and prior work on U.S. artillery systems is strongly desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with the software team to develop critical software deliverables for Milestone Reviews and Software CDRL submissions.
- Participating in Software Interface Control Working Groups with both HDUSA subcontractors and the customer to ensure successful integration of Software systems
- Support the HDUSA System Safety team by leading HDUSA’s implementation of Software Safety.
- Supporting the integration of Software (including firmware) from HDUSA and external suppliers into HDUSA's System Integration Laboratory (SIL).
- Implement systems-security engineering, in conjunction with HDUSA's platform cyber security team.
- Implement in software system‑level fire control requirements, interfaces, and specifications.
- Participate in the verification and validation planning, including ballistic solution verification, timing analysis, targeting accuracy assessments, and software integration test events.
- Participate as required in technical interchange meetings with government customers, subcontractors, and industry partners.
- Identify technical risks associated with HDUSA software development and integration, and support mitigation planning.
- Travel to customer sites, partner facilities, test ranges, and integration events as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Direct professional experience developing or delivering ground vehicle or aerospace software solutions.
- Extensive experience on taking ownership of the whole Software cycle: writing Software requirements, code, CSCI/Unit tests and supporting SW/System integration.
- Experience developing environments incorporating Tools such as Python, RHEL (and open equivalents such as Rocky Linux), KVM and VMWare.
- Desirable experience in developing Software using GitLab.
- Desirable experience in developing Software running on both Windows and Linux.
- Desirable experience in developing Software running in a System with strong Security, Safety, and Human Factors Engineering requirements.
- Desirable experience in IP Networking/VLANs.
- Desirable experience with systems like AFATDS.
- Familiarity with DoW acquisition processes, technical standards, and software development regulations.
- Proficiency in embedded software development environments, real‑time operating systems, and common development toolchains.
- Experience leading teams in the deployment of digital engineering or MBSE tools and workflows.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex software and system behaviors in clear technical terms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoW security clearance or ability to obtain one. Eligibility for a security clearance requires US Citizenship.
- Successful experience delivering software solutions within the ground combat vehicle or aerospace domains.
- Proven ability to develop and mature software engineering tools and processes in a growing and challenging environment.
- Experience with ground combat vehicle mission systems, vetronics, or integrated weapon subsystems.
- Background in digital thread/digital twin environments or model‑based software development.
- Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs or large‑scale software integrations.
Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.
Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Professional experience developing or delivering ground vehicle or aerospace software solutions
- Experience owning the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, coding, CSCI/unit testing, and software/system integration
- Experience with Python, RHEL or equivalent Linux distributions, KVM, and VMware
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, technical standards, and software development regulations
- Proficiency in embedded software development environments, real-time operating systems, and common development toolchains
- Experience leading deployment of digital engineering or MBSE tools and workflows
- Strong analytical and technical communication skills
- Experience with GitLab
- Experience developing software for both Windows and Linux
- Experience with strong software security, safety, and human factors engineering requirements
- Experience with IP networking and VLANs
- Experience with AFATDS
- Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with ground combat vehicle mission systems, vetronics, or integrated weapon subsystems
- Background in digital thread, digital twin, or model-based software development
- Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs or large-scale software integrations
What We Do
Hanwha Defense USA supplies combat-proven military platforms and defense capabilities to the U.S. warfighter, spanning land systems, maritime solutions, and munitions. Its portfolio includes armored vehicles, artillery, naval systems, shipbuilding, and manned and unmanned platforms. The company emphasizes advanced technology, scaled manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and building domestic industrial capacity through local workforces and supplier partnerships to strengthen U.S. defense readiness and national resilience.
