Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++

Technical Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

BC/BS Health

401(k) match

Profit Sharing

Flexible Time Off

Professional development reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Technical Consulting Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++ to support the US Army IBCS program.

The role emphasizes hands-on development in Java and C++, with on-site work at a Huntsville facility and an active DoD clearance requirement. Responsibilities include design, development, testing, and integration across agile teams, plus maintenance of robust software solutions and interfaces using modern tools.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience for Software Engineer, or Master's with 0 years.
• Principal Software Engineer requires 5+ years in STEM roles or PhD with 0 years.
• Strong OO development in Java/C++.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for Global C2 missions.
• Participate in SAFe Scrum teams to maintain software baselines.
• Work in agile, fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and collaboration.
• Provide technical solutions for complex problems aligned with program objectives.
• Develop and maintain UIs using JavaFX where applicable.
• Support testing including unit/fs functional tests and code analysis.

Conocimientos

Java

C++

Bash/SSH/SCP

Perl

Python

Linux

Git/GitLab

SAFe/Agile

MBSE

Jenkins/CI-CD

OSGi

XML

Educación

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Herramientas

Git/GitLab

Jenkins

Eclipse/VS Code

RM/RTI-DDS middleware

Cameo MBSE tools

Descripción del empleo

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++

At Technical Consulting Solutions (TCS), Inc., our team of professionals tackles many of our country’s most difficult engineering and technology challenges to further our country’s defense and space programs. At TCS, we strive to provide our people with a strong, interesting career along with strong benefits and work-life balance.

This Software/ Principal Software Engineer position supports the United States Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense [IAMD] Battle Command System (IBCS). This system is used to protect the US and our allies from air and missile threats. This program is used to integrate numerous air and missile defense systems (THAAD, PATRIOT, PAC-3, IFPC) with various radars and sensors to effectively manage and operate these defensive weapon systems through a seamless battlefield management system.

In this role, you will support the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) program on Engagement and Track Management Agile Software Teams, working closely with systems and test engineers to build robust, secure, and scalable software solutions that address complex logical and mathematical challenges in support of Global C2 missions. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy hands‑on development, solving complex technical problems, and collaborating in a highly integrated, Agile environment.

These positions require US citizenship, an existing DoD clearance (Secret or higher), and on‑site work at a facility in Huntsville, Alabama (telework is not available).

Job Description:

IBCS seeks to fill the position of Software/ Principal Software Engineer - Java/C++ with an individual who has experience in:

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications and software systems that implement logical and mathematical solutions for Global C2 missions.
• Participate on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum teams to develop and maintain software products across multiple software baselines for the IBCS program.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels of the organization.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and aligned with program objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; be willing to learn new technologies and operate outside your comfort zone as mission and program needs evolve.
• Perform software development and upgrades in multiple programming languages/versions while minimizing changes to the operational behavior of tactical software.
• Develop and maintain user interfaces using JavaFX and related technologies, as applicable.
• Support documentation creation and updates using Markdown and other collaboration tools.
• Support testing activities including unit and functional testing, code coverage analysis, and static code analysis; contribute to continuous improvement of test effectiveness and automation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Software Engineer- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in STEM field and 0 years of experience.
• Principal Software Engineer- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, Master's degree in STEM field and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD in STEM field and 0 years
• Strong object-oriented software development experience with:

- Java

- C++

• Experience with scripting languages and tools, including:

- Bash (including SSH and SCP)

- Perl

- Python

• Proficiency in Linux-based development and runtime environments.
• Experience with modern configuration management and source control tools (Git / GitLab).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including Cameo or similar tools.
• Experience utilizing Jenkins or similar CI/CD pipelines to build, integrate, and test software.
• Experience supporting real-time or distributed systems using RTI/DDS publish/subscribe middleware.
• Experience with the Open Service Gateway initiative (OSGi) framework.
• CompTIA Security+
• Experience with XML for data exchange and configuration files.
• Experience using Eclipse, VS Code, or similar IDEs for Java/C++ development.
• Experience with external interfaces such as MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), IBS, ADS-B, or similar tactical data links.
• Experience with radar track management experience on prior programs.
• Highlights of our benefits include BC/BS Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Profit Sharing, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave.