Fire Control Software Architect

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a Fire Control Software Lead to provide technical leadership, define architecture, and oversee software engineering for DoD weapon system fire control software. You will coordinate embedded software, sensors, ballistics, targeting, and system‑of‑systems interfaces; MBSE and digital engineering will be central to your work; travel to customer sites will be required.

Experience with DoD weapon systems and artillery programs is preferred, and the role emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a software/engineering discipline.
• Direct professional experience developing or integrating DoW weapon system fire control software.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, standards and software regulations.
• Proficiency in embedded software development environments and RTOS toolchains.
• Experience with MBSE workflows and digital engineering.
• Strong analytical ability and clear technical communication; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, analysis, and management of fire control requirements, interfaces, and specifications.
• Define and oversee fire control software architecture, including ballistic computation and targeting algorithms.
• Direct MBSE and digital engineering activities for software behavior modeling and simulations.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure full system integration and consistency.
• Prepare engineering artifacts, design reviews, and program deliverables.
• Support validation planning including ballistic verification and timing analysis.
• Lead technical interchange meetings with government customers and partners.
• Identify and help mitigate technical risks in development and integration.
• Travel to customer sites, facilities, and test ranges as required.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS experience

Software architecture

System integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA seeks a Fire Control Software Lead to provide technical leadership, define architecture, and oversee software engineering for DoD weapon system fire control software. You will coordinate embedded software, sensors, ballistics, targeting, and system‑of‑systems interfaces; MBSE and digital engineering will be central to your work; travel to customer sites will be required.

Experience with DoD weapon systems and artillery programs is preferred, and the role emphasizes