Defense Software Engineer - UAS & Systems Integration

Summit TRC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit TRC is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team on-site in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on building and deploying software to enable new capabilities on UAS products, with a strong foundation in software design and defense-focused problem solving.

You will develop across the full SDLC using Java, Python, C++, or C#, design modular architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver APIs, tests, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required.
• Active security clearance preferred.
• Experience building and integrating high-quality software applications in Java, C#, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop software across the entire SDLC using Java, Python, C++, or C# to meet customer requirements.
• Design and implement modular, object-oriented software architectures and interfaces including APIs and hardware-integrated layers.
• Analyze software requirements to assess feasibility within time/resource limits.
• Deploy, integrate, and support existing applications in test/operating environments.
• Advise and support software maintenance and debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration/testing and documentation.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

Object-oriented

Backend development

Unit tests

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Summit TRC is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team on-site in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on building and deploying software to enable new capabilities on UAS products, with a strong foundation in software design and defense-focused problem solving.

You will develop across the full SDLC using Java, Python, C++, or C#, design modular architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver APIs, tests, and technical documentation.