Software Engineer; Level 1

Software Engineer (Level
1)

Arcarithm is seeking a junior Software Engineer (Level
1) to support modeling and simulations contract for framework and tools. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.

Job Location:

Huntsville, AL

Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required

Position Summary:

Arcarithm is seeking a junior Software Engineer (Level
1) to support modeling and simulations contract for framework and tools. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
• 0-3 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with at least one of the following Java, C++, or the Eclipse IDE
• Firm understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation
• Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
• Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
• Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks
• Work with containerization tools like Docker to support the program's shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
• Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
• Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership

Desired

Skills:

• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
• Experience with the Open Splice software
• Experience with Test-Driven development practices
• Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
• Experience with  tech stack (REACT, NodeJS, Typescript, and gRPC)
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  pipelines and CI/CD processes

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.