Senior Software Engineer — Embedded Defense Systems (Onsite)

Ignite Now; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Missile Defense program. You will lead software efforts across embedded systems, cybersecurity, modeling, and test activities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

This onsite role requires an MS degree, 12+ years of software development and integration, and a SECRET clearance. You will coordinate with prime contractors and government teams to deliver rigorous software solutions. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development and integration experience.
• MS degree in STEM (Computer Science or Engineering).
• Active SECRET security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering across complex embedded systems and related domains.
• Coordinate requirements, schedule, cost tracking, risk, and testing activities with stakeholders.
• Interface with prime contractor leads and government teams; report at leadership level.
• Apply MBSE practices to improve traceability, architecture and interfaces.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Embedded software

Cybersecurity

MBSE

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

MS degree in STEM (Computer Science or Engineering)

Tools

MBSE tools

DevSecOps

Embedded systems

Job description

Ignite Now in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Missile Defense program. You will lead software efforts across embedded systems, cybersecurity, modeling, and test activities in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

This onsite role requires an MS degree, 12+ years of software development and integration, and a SECRET clearance. You will coordinate with prime contractors and government teams to deliver rigorous software solutions. US citizenship is required.