Senior Software & Computer Engineer; Huntsville, AL

NTA, Inc. is a locally recognized Best Place to Work and Best Place for Working Parents specializing in technical services centered on research, development, integration, demonstration and evaluation of various missile and aviation system technologies with a focus in Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Guidance and Control (G&C) technologies. Our engineering expertise and leading-edge technology foster strong customer relationships, a challenging work environment, and limitless employee opportunities in the realm of supporting the Warfighter .

Join the NTA family that fosters a healthy work-life balance, facilitates teamwork, welcomes inquisitive thinkers, and promotes excellence.
NTA is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Software & Computer Engineer to support research, development, integration, demonstration, and evaluation activities for missile and aviation systems. This position serves as a technical bridge between software development, embedded and real-time environments, hardware integration, and PNT/G&C technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, strong technical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor others.

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet our high standards of quality and performance.
Key responsibilities include leading the design, development, and implementation of software applications and systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements. You will write, review, and optimize high-quality, maintainable code primarily in C/C++ and Python. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide constructive feedback. Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of software solutions, staying current with emerging technologies, and contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

As our engineers work closely with customers, effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET accredited institution

• 10 or more years of experience

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python

• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles

• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Strong written, verbal, collaboration, and customer-facing communication skills

• Experience integrating and debugging software with hardware systems

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and capacity to resolve complex technical issues.

• Ability to lead technical work, mentor junior engineers, and deliver quality results across multiple concurrent projects.

• Experience with Linux operating systems, preferably Red Hat

• Independent and self‑motivated, problem solver, strategic thinker

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Current security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance through a government security investigation

• U.S. citizenship is required

• Familiarity with Embedded Systems or Hardware/Software integration

• Experience with real-time systems and software (RTOS)

• Experience with Simulation and Modeling

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulation

• Familiarity with integrated GPS/Inertial navigation systems