Top Senior Software Engineer Jobs

Design, build, test, debug, document, and maintain software for aerospace ground support and test equipment. Investigate system issues, improve reliability, verify designs and requirements, contribute to technical decisions, perform hardware/software integration testing, and mentor junior staff. The role supports replacement of legacy consoles and requires full-time onsite work near Cape Canaveral on a flexible 9x80 schedule.

Develops embedded C++ sensor-fusion algorithms for fighter and unmanned platforms. Responsibilities include algorithm design, software requirements, real-time operating system development, high-fidelity simulation, testing, integration, and flight-ready deployment. The role coordinates across fusion disciplines, supports autonomous perception and decision-making, contributes to reusable fusion-engine architecture, and serves as a subject matter expert.

Develop, test, debug, and modernize software for the GMD Weapon System Fire Control Engagement Planner. Implement mathematics- and physics-based algorithms, translate Ada code to C++, support requirements and test-case reviews, and contribute to software development lifecycle activities. The role requires collaboration in a closed-area environment and involves Ada, C++, MATLAB, Python, Linux, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.

Develop, test, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical C flight software for missile guidance, navigation, and control systems. Create software requirements, verify documentation and code compliance, analyze production test data using Python, MATLAB, and C, and support the full software development lifecycle. Collaborate with systems engineering and project management while providing technical leadership. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring an active Secret clearance and eligibility for Top Secret clearance.

Develop and support SAP S/4HANA and ECC solutions for logistics and production planning value streams. Design ABAP enhancements, interfaces, forms, custom applications, RAP solutions, and integrations across SAP and external systems. Evaluate proofs of concept, scope RICEWF requirements, review technical specifications, and ensure scalable, sustainable implementations. Collaborate with scrum teams and technology partners on complex design decisions while mentoring junior developers and delivering high-quality enterprise software.

Develop and maintain software for the Integrated Common Processor program supporting U.S. Navy undersea surveillance systems. Responsibilities include full-lifecycle Java and C++ development, baseline maintenance, troubleshooting, integration, unit testing, system verification, technical design reviews, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers in a Linux-based environment.

Develop, test, document, integrate, and troubleshoot mission-critical flight control software for Fleet Ballistic Missile systems. Responsibilities span the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, testing, maintenance, production-test analysis, and debugging using C, Python, and MATLAB. The role collaborates with guidance, navigation, control, systems engineering, and project-management teams while providing technical leadership. Embedded, aerospace, firmware, and processor software experience is preferred.

Develops and integrates front-end software solutions and web-based graphical user interfaces in an agile environment. Responsibilities include software design, implementation, systems integration, support, Linux development and troubleshooting, UI/UX development, prototyping, and collaboration across software components. The role may use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, MUI, Figma, test automation, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and accessibility standards.

Develops software models and graphical user interfaces for aircraft simulation systems supporting air mobility, maritime missions, avionics, navigation, and weapons systems development. Collaborates with systems, operations, and hardware engineers to integrate complex components, interpret interface control documents, estimate work, and develop, test, and maintain simulation software using Ada, C++, Python, or Java.

Leads software integration and technical direction for F-35 and mission-systems software. Responsibilities include mentoring integration engineers, developing and debugging software across aircraft, simulation, and laboratory environments, managing CI/CD pipelines, architecting virtual development labs, creating automation frameworks, and coordinating with mission-system, simulation, customer, and stakeholder teams. The role requires aerospace or defense software expertise, architectural decision-making, performance profiling, and leadership of mission-critical integration efforts.

Develops and maintains C/C++ software for real-time and safety-critical aerospace training and simulation systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, integration, verification, and production handoff. The role uses Git/GitLab, scripting, CI/CD, and software development lifecycle practices while supporting mission readiness for F-35 training systems.

Develops, integrates, tests, and maintains full-stack command-and-control software for space systems. Responsibilities include supporting test software tools, implementing CI/CD and DevSecOps processes, creating automated test scripts, integrating frameworks, troubleshooting software, and collaborating with engineering teams. The role also provides technical guidance and training while supporting command-and-control, telemetry visualization, and post-test review tools.

Develop and integrate C++ mission-processing applications and flight software for space-based OPIR systems. Responsibilities include embedded Linux and RTOS development, real-time and multithreaded programming, hardware and inter-process communication interfaces, debugging on embedded targets, software architecture, subsystem integration, verification, qualification, and operational testing. The role supports mission-critical systems with stringent performance, reliability, and resource constraints.

Leads and develops software for aircraft avionics, ground stations, and mission systems across the full software lifecycle. Serves as a technical lead, subject matter expert, and product owner for subsystems, managing planning, scheduling, cost, integration, testing, simulations, and delivery. Collaborates with software, systems, and test engineering leadership while supporting rapid prototypes and production-ready, safety-critical software.

Develops, documents, tests, integrates, debugs, and delivers mission-focused software throughout the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, formal test support, documentation, error correction, and ensuring software standards are met. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, C or C++ programming, and compliance with program development processes. It requires U.S. citizenship and a Final Secret clearance before starting, with up to 5% travel to Huntsville.

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated engineering workflows, containerized development and test environments, Linux and embedded software builds, automated testing infrastructure, dependencies, configuration management, and deployment tools. Troubleshoot build and environment issues while supporting reliable software development processes for space-based missile warning and defense mission-processing systems.

Develop, integrate, test, and support flight software for hypersonic systems. Analyze requirements, design software, conduct gap analyses and trade studies, support model-based systems engineering, and coordinate integration and formal testing. Represent software systems in program-level forums, align development with milestones, support design and test reviews, and collaborate across systems engineering, architecture, integration, and test organizations. The role also involves leading developers, prioritizing competing requests, and presenting technical information to stakeholders.

Develops and tests mission-critical anti-tamper and embedded software for F-35 and other aerospace platforms. Responsibilities include C/C++ development in Linux, middleware design, embedded and real-time systems integration, CI/CD pipeline management, requirements-driven testing, debugging, root-cause analysis, and technical documentation. Collaborates with systems, hardware, and test engineers while following Agile practices and software quality standards.

Develops, designs, documents, tests, debugs, integrates, and delivers software across the full engineering lifecycle. Performs requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, formal testing support, documentation, and defect correction. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams while applying software standards, processes, and development tools. The role requires C or C++ programming, U.S. citizenship, and a Final Secret clearance before starting. Travel to Huntsville for planning activities may reach 5%.

Plans, develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains software for business or mission applications. Applies software development standards and lifecycle processes, resolves program errors, analyzes system capabilities, and ensures quality. Requires Python or C++ programming, Linux/Unix command-line experience, and configuration management expertise. Preferred skills include GitLab CI/CD, containerization, object-oriented design, code compilation, debugging, and refactoring legacy Perl scripts into Python.

Develop, test, document, debug, and support software applications for a geospatial intelligence program. Verify system requirements, participate in Scrum development, resolve software issues, and ensure development standards are met. The role involves Java and/or TypeScript/Angular engineering, operational support, documentation, and collaboration on classified national security missions. Desired experience includes Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD tools, JEE/Spring, web services, and Agile or SAFe methodologies.

Develop, integrate, test, and deliver embedded flight software and GN&C capabilities for hypersonic boost/glide systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design, coding, unit and integration testing, systems engineering, gap analyses, trade studies, stakeholder coordination, program reviews, and flight-test support. The role also supports model-based system decomposition, hardware-in-the-loop test environments, release management, and technical leadership across development and integration organizations.

Develops and prototypes software for a space data networking program, including network management systems, enterprise software, and orchestration components. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and integrates software using C++, Linux, Python, Agile practices, microservices, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity principles. Supports test preparation, demonstrations, continuous integration, and collaboration with software and systems engineers. Occasional domestic travel and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance are required.

Leads mission-critical anti-tamper software development for F-35 and IFG platforms. Responsibilities include architecting embedded Linux software, middleware, and hardware interfaces; developing unit and requirements-driven tests; optimizing CI/CD; integrating FPGA and RTOS components; conducting debugging and root-cause investigations; guiding Agile practices; and maintaining technical documentation. The role collaborates with systems, hardware, and test engineers to meet performance, interface, and security requirements.

Lead software engineering project execution for space vehicle and payload flight software. Responsibilities include release planning, staffing, integrated master scheduling, earned value management, product backlog and roadmap maintenance, program status reporting, and coordination with engineering, finance, planning, and program stakeholders. The role also supports proposals, software estimates, Agile team leadership, software metrics, tool usage, and customer relationships.