Lead Software Engineer — HLA Gateway & DevSecOps

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Software Lead in Huntsville, AL to lead software integration and delivery for an on-premise AI system supporting the H-1 flight simulator. You will build interfaces between the AI system and the simulator and establish reliable development and deployment practices.

Key duties include defining interfaces, managing CI/CD, and ensuring secure practices in a regulated environment. US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience range: 8–10 years of software engineering experience using Python and at least one of C++, Java, or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying software on Linux using containers and continuous integration.
• Experience integrating distributed or real-time software systems using HLA, DIS, or a similar integration framework.
• Experience delivering software in a Government or other regulated environment, including secure software development practices.
• Experience with software observability, logging, and troubleshooting in production or test environments.
• Ability to travel for integration and test events.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the HLA gateway and the software interfaces that connect the AI system to the flight simulator.
• Define and maintain interface documentation and ensure the integration follows approved standards and system boundaries.
• Build and maintain software development, continuous integration, and deployment processes for reliable, repeatable releases.
• Implement system logging, telemetry, and observability needed to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support after-action review.
• Manage software, model, and configuration versions through development, testing, and release.
• Perform off-site and on-site integration testing, resolve integration problems, and support demonstrations and transition activities.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

TypeScript

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

GitLab CI

SBOM tools

STIG-hardened Linux

Job description

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Software Lead in Huntsville, AL to lead software integration and delivery for an on-premise AI system supporting the H-1 flight simulator. You will build interfaces between the AI system and the simulator and establish reliable development and deployment practices.

Key duties include defining interfaces, managing CI/CD, and ensuring secure practices in a regulated environment. US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required for this role.