Senior Software Engineer-Defense Systems (C++, Java, React)

Penta Research Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Modeling and Simulation team. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software in C++, Java, and TypeScript + React for mission-critical missile-defense systems. Candidates should have strong Agile experience, the ability to collaborate with government stakeholders, and a degree with extensive professional experience. This full-time position is on-site in Huntsville, AL, requiring a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 14 years or more of professional experience.
• Strong technical depth and proven delivery in an Agile environment.
• Must obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Write high-performance, secure code in C++, Java, and Java Spring Boot.
• Build responsive front-ends using TypeScript + React.
• Triage defects and produce root-cause analysis.

Skills

C++

Java

TypeScript

React

Agile development

Docker

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

GoogleTest

JUnit

Jest

Helm

Terraform

Job description

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Modeling and Simulation team. The role involves designing, developing, and testing software in C++, Java, and TypeScript + React for mission-critical missile-defense systems. Candidates should have strong Agile experience, the ability to collaborate with government stakeholders, and a degree with extensive professional experience. This full-time position is on-site in Huntsville, AL, requiring a Secret clearance.