UAS Software Engineer

Our client
, a rapidly growing small company in Huntsville, AL, is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Software Engineer to join the Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center – Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Tech Center. The UAS Software Engineer will collaborate with other developers, testers, and cyber personnel to address bugs and add new features to the codebase.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with managers, hardware engineers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to implement system requirements and ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and network components.
• Innovation & Technology Evaluation:
  Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that improve the development process and system performance.
• Documentation & Communication:
  Responsible for creation of detailed technical documentation, including system designs, APIs, and architectural diagrams. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executives.
• Software Development & Optimization:
  Support the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Assist with efforts in debugging, and optimization for large-scale systems.

• ABET Accredited Engineering Degree or Computer Science Degree or 6 years or relevant experience in lieu of a degree. A degree and 3+ years of experience is preferred.

• Strong experience with object-oriented programming in multiple languages such as java, C++, and C#.
• Strong experience using Gitlab CI/CD.
• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Power Shell including the automation of system and application installations is required.
• Strong understanding of general computing system architectures and virtual machines.
• Strong command line experience with UNIX based operating system or Windows command line configuration is required.

• Experience with Atlassian workflow management software.
• Experience with software development and testing
• Experience with Uncrewed Aircraft Systems.
• Experience using Gradle.
• Willingness to be hands on with the hardware away from assigned desk.

• Must have or be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance.