Full Stack C/C++ Developer - Aerospace & Defense Systems

System One; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 220,636,000 - 234,963,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Full Stack C/C++ Developer for aerospace and defense systems in Huntsville, AL. This contract-to-hire role focuses on flight software, software design, testing, and maintenance across embedded and real-time components.

You will design full-stack architectures for missile system applications, participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure safety, cybersecurity, and RMF compliance onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with GPA 3.0+.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid C/C++ (mid-level+) expertise.
• Experience with Python and Java.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement full-stack software architectures for missile system applications.
• Participate in technical/design/code reviews to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Build modular, portable, and maintainable software.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Collaborate with customers and government stakeholders.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.
• Ensure alignment with safety, cybersecurity, and RMF requirements.

Skills

C/C++ (mid-level+)

Python

Java

Software architecture patterns

Strong communication skills

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Containerization

CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Full Stack C/C++ Developer – Aerospace & Defense Systems
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay (W2): $77-82/HR
Clearance: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

Overview

Join a team building and supporting mission-critical “flight software” and related tools for tactical strike guided munition programs. You’ll work across the stack—helping design, build, test, and maintain software used in areas like analysis/simulation, mission planning, and embedded/real-time components. This role is onsite in Huntsville and includes frequent collaboration with technical teams and government stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Help design and implement full-stack software architectures for missile system applications (guidance, navigation, control, telemetry, mission planning).
• Participate in technical/design/code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and compliance.
• Support decisions on tools, frameworks, and development approaches.
• Build software that emphasizes modularity, reusability, portability, and maintainability.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Collaborate directly with customers and cross-functional team members.
• Support flight test operations and post-test analysis.
• Ensure alignment with relevant safety, cybersecurity, and RMF requirements.

Must-have qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or similar technical field (GPA 3.0+).
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• C/C++ (mid-level+) experience is required.
• Working experience with Python and Java.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs.
• Strong communication skills (able to brief technical content to senior and government stakeholders).
• Knowledge of configuration management, software quality concepts, and engineering best practices.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Nice-to-have (preferred)

• Experience with embedded missile/aerospace/weapons systems.
• Familiarity with real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with open systems architectures and implementation.
• Knowledge of MOSA (Modular Open Systems Approach).
• Exposure to containerization, CI/CD, microservices.
• Understanding of guidance & control, navigation, or mission planning systems.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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