About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, in the Defense & Space industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring Software Engineers to work on a Ground Missile Defense (GMD) Weapon System. You will join an engineering team that processes multi-sensor data to identify and characterize inbound ballistic missile threats, plan defensive solutions, and execute intercept engagements.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for real-time/safety-critical systems
• Implement algorithms for sensor data fusion, threat prediction, and engagement planning
• Develop and debug C++/Java code in a Linux (RHEL) environment
• Work with cross-functional teams (systems engineers, test engineers, integrators) to deliver system-level capabilities
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and integration/test activities at the customer site
• Troubleshoot complex runtime issues and contribute to continuous improvement of software processes
• Travel up to 10% as required for integration, test, or customer support

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Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet the following:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active DoD Secret clearance (required at time of hire)
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math, or other STEM field
• 2+ years of related professional software development experience
• Demonstrated experience developing software in C++, Java, or another object-oriented language
• Experience developing and deploying software on Linux (RHEL) platforms
• Security+ certification (or equivalent)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%

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Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant STEM field
• Experience with missile defense, aerospace, or other defense systems
• Background in embedded systems, real-time or low-latency software
• Experience with multithreading, performance optimization, and system integration
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control best practices

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Location & Schedule

• On-site at the customer facility in Huntsville, AL (authoritative job location)
• Work schedule options: flexible 4/10, flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off), or standard 5/8

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $84,000 - $140,000
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; Safe Harbor 401(k); generous Paid Time Off (PTO); short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD); life insurance; and tuition assistance.
• Confidential Client provides competitive pay and benefits consistent with experience and qualifications.

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Clearance & Eligibility

• This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance at hire and U.S. citizenship. Applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain required security credentials and comply with all customer background checks and onboarding requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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