Software Engineer III

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your experience in developing software for tactical strike guided munition programs. Huntsville is known for its vibrant aerospace industry and rich history, making it an ideal location for professionals in this field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and implementation of full-stack software architecture and design patterns for missile system applications, including guidance, navigation, control, telemetry, and mission planning.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support technical decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Develop software that promotes modularity, reusability, portability, and maintainability.
• Engage in code reviews to ensure coding standards and best practices are applied.
• Communicate directly with team members frequently.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.
• Develop software adhering to military and aviation standards for safety, cybersecurity, and RMF.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or an equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least 2 years of relevant technical experience.
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrable experience with C/C++ required.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-level thinking.
• Experience with software configuration management principles and techniques, software quality engineering concepts, and good software standards and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded missile systems, aerospace, or weapons systems development.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded systems.
• Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and application.
• Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices technology.
• Knowledge of guidance & control algorithms, navigation systems, mission planning systems (NOMS, JMPS), and/or sensors is a huge plus.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and simulation is a plus.
• Understanding of hardware-software integration and software systems engineering principles.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.


Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.


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