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Develops, documents, tests, debugs, and maintains software for mission-critical ground systems. Designs microservice architectures and cloud-based solutions, integrates software through APIs and messaging systems, and applies security and software development standards. Collaborates in Agile teams, supports test automation and CI/CD, resolves software defects, and creates technical documentation. The role supports defense, intelligence, aerospace, and secure communications applications for government and commercial customers.

Develop and maintain mission-critical avionics software through requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and program management teams across the software lifecycle. Apply embedded software, hardware/software integration, Agile, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, safety-critical development, and software architecture practices. Mentor junior engineers and potentially lead small development teams while supporting customer and stakeholder engagements.

Lead architecture and roadmap for a satellite ground-segment software platform. Evolve Java microservices on Kubernetes and OpenShift, advance CI/CD and automated testing, enforce secure-by-design practices, participate in architecture reviews, solve complex technical problems, and mentor distributed engineering teams. The role also requires stakeholder influence, executive communication, and collaboration with defense and space-program partners.

Develop, update, integrate, and test software applications for Automatic Test Equipment hardware. Contribute to software design solutions, apply Model-Based Systems Engineering, enhance product functionality based on customer requirements, and support test program development and integration within Agile cross-functional teams.

Develops, tests, debugs, and integrates high-performance C++ software for modern cockpit interfaces. Participates in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, hardware integration, flight trials, and deployment. Builds reusable software solutions, diagnoses complex hardware-software integration issues, applies development standards, and supports prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Develops, supports, and troubleshoots ground software for the Next Generation OPIR mission. Responsibilities include real-time issue resolution, Tier 2 operational support, on-call coverage, software design, implementation, testing, and roadmap execution. The role uses Java, Python, C++, Angular, SQL, microservices, OpenShift, observability tools, and REST communication while collaborating across teams and applying cybersecurity, reliability, and software development standards.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains software for business and mission applications. Applies software development lifecycle standards, resolves program errors, analyzes system capabilities, and supports multithreaded applications using C++, Python, Linux, networking technologies, and related development tools.

Designs, develops, tests, documents, and debugs embedded and Windows software for ground and test equipment. Follows the full software development lifecycle, participates in technical reviews and audits, resolves software issues, and supports formal testing and delivery. The role requires C or C++ development, software configuration management, Agile practices, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains software supporting business or mission requirements. Applies software development standards, lifecycle processes, and programming techniques while resolving system and program issues. The role also requires DevSecOps expertise, CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure as code, Linux and Windows administration, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, virtualization, enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery management.

Develops and supports ground software for the Next-Generation OPIR mission. Responsibilities include Tier 2 troubleshooting, real-time resolution of high-priority issues, on-call operational support, software design, implementation, testing, and defect resolution. The role collaborates across teams, applies software development processes, uses observability and microservice tools, and supports operational systems communicating with missile-seeking satellites.

Serves as chief software technical authority for safety-critical aerospace and defense programs. Defines architectures, engineering standards, open-system strategies, and software roadmaps; leads multidisciplinary teams across the lifecycle; governs technical, cost, schedule, risk, and qualification activities; resolves complex hardware, firmware, RTOS, and software issues; supports reviews and audits; drives digital engineering and verification improvements; and mentors software leads and architects.

Supports the software engineering lifecycle for hypersonic missile flight software, including requirements analysis, object-oriented design, code reviews, unit testing, integration, and formal testing. The intern contributes to navigation, guidance, and control software, embedded flight software, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds while gaining aerospace software development experience under mentorship.

Develops and maintains software for long-range program planning across requirements definition, design, development, testing, demonstrations, troubleshooting, debugging, and continuous improvement. Builds full-stack or front-end applications using web technologies, Python, PL/SQL, and Oracle development tools. Applies Agile practices, documentation, software standards, and lifecycle processes while collaborating with customers and program planning teams. Requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.

Develop, review, deploy, monitor, and integrate software in collaborative Linux-based environments. Build front-end interfaces using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React; maintain relational databases such as PostgreSQL; and support DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows. Desired experience includes Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, cloud platforms, and backend C++ development for image-processing algorithms. An active Secret clearance is required before starting.

Summer software engineering intern supporting the Modeling and Simulation Vistas program for the Missile Defense Agency. The intern will join a multi-company engineering team and contribute to modeling and simulation, performance analysis, software tooling, system requirements, test verification, and related activities. Candidates will apply programming skills in MATLAB or Python, develop engineering knowledge, and may support teams focused on sensors, missiles, command and control, or other ballistic missile defense systems.

Serve as a Staff Software Engineer and technical authority for F-35 Mission Planning Environment engineering. Lead architecture and implementation of scalable microservices, distributed systems, Kubernetes platforms, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, IaC, secure CI/CD, and multi-language solutions. Guide multiple Scrum teams, resolve integration challenges, establish engineering standards, promote DevSecOps, document architecture, and mentor engineers.

Develop, test, document, debug, and maintain software for Electrical Ground Support Equipment on the Fleet Ballistic Missile program. Support modernization, automation, security, scalability, software requirements, design, troubleshooting, and product lifecycle activities. Collaborate with software, systems, electrical, and test engineers using Agile and DevOps practices. The role is full-time on-site near Cape Canaveral, Florida, follows a flexible 9x80 schedule, and requires obtaining and maintaining a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Develops web-based applications and backend business logic for JASSM targeting and strike-planning solutions. Participates in the full software engineering lifecycle within an Agile, cross-functional defense environment. Responsibilities include software design, troubleshooting, database development, API and microservices implementation, DevOps, and data architecture. The role supports mission-critical customer solutions and requires eligibility for a DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for critical military communication systems. Participate in Agile ceremonies, apply software development lifecycle practices, support model-based engineering and systems integration, and contribute to verification and automated testing. Candidates should understand enterprise integration, infrastructure fundamentals, and software testing techniques. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance with special facility access.

Develops, designs, documents, tests, integrates, debugs, and delivers software across the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit testing, formal testing support, documentation, error correction, and ensuring software standards are met. The role requires C or C++ programming, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, U.S. citizenship, and a final Secret clearance before starting. Travel to Huntsville for planning activities may reach 5%.

Develops and supports the next-generation F-35 Common Reprogramming Tool using Java microservices and web interfaces. Responsibilities include software requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, integration testing, and resolving technical issues. The engineer participates in Agile scrum teams, leads technical discussions, communicates technical approaches, and collaborates with customers and engineering or program management. Desired experience includes React.js, DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and test-driven development.

Designs and architects software for the F-22 Integrated Maintenance Information System. Develops system-level requirements, decomposes and traces subsystem requirements, conducts trade studies, creates architecture and design artifacts, integrates tools with legacy code, and coordinates software, systems, and test teams. The role also guides development, verifies requirements, coordinates milestones, and supports compliance. Experience with Linux, software architectures, programming, system modeling, databases, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles is relevant.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and deploying infrastructure automation capabilities. The role develops NetOps Automation products, maintains CI/CD tooling and software frameworks, supports governance, resolves cross-domain engineering issues, and contributes to technical roadmaps. Requirements include Python, Ansible, Linux, SQL, containers, web development, APIs, Git, and end-to-end software lifecycle experience. The position is fully remote but requires US citizenship.

Develop and maintain THAAD Ground component software through requirements analysis, object-oriented design, coding, unit and integration testing, formal test support, and delivery. Responsibilities include implementing functionality and bug fixes, troubleshooting, coordinating across Ground Systems and customer teams, tracking development metrics, and supporting schedules, estimates, resource planning, and staffing plans. The role requires C/C++ development, Agile teamwork, and an active Secret clearance.

Designs, integrates, tests, and analyzes data from Command, Control and Communications systems supporting radar, sensors, communications, threat evaluation, and weapon engagement. Troubleshoots system performance using software engineering, algorithm development, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The role requires a computer-related bachelor’s degree, object-oriented programming experience, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for a government security clearance and special facility access.