Senior Software Engineer - Huntsville Alabama

Davidson Technologies, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

2d • $150 - $185 • Onsite

About The Position

Davidson Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports the Air Force’s development, production, sustainment, and deployment of software systems for the Sentinel Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

The engineer provides technical leadership across the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture through implementation, integration, testing, maintenance, and deployment. The position also includes technical documentation, collaboration across engineering disciplines, support for Agile and DevSecOps practices, and accountability for the quality and successful execution of assigned software engineering deliverables.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Demonstrated experience developing software with one or more object-oriented programming languages, such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating software for complex, mission-critical, embedded, or distributed systems.
• Experience with software architecture and design principles, including object-oriented design, software interfaces, modularity, and system integration.
• Solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and/or SAFe.
• Experience with software development tools and environments, including version control, issue tracking, automated testing, and build/deployment tools.
• Experience with CI/CD and/or DevSecOps development environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical software documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and collaborate with systems, hardware, test, cybersecurity, and other engineering disciplines.
• At least 15 years of relevant software engineering experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline; four additional years of relevant software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level or above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing safety-critical, mission-critical, or high-reliability software, including familiarity with standards such as DO-178C, DO-330, or related development and verification standards.
• Experience developing software for DoD, aerospace, defense, or other complex system-of-systems environments.
• Familiarity with DoD software cybersecurity requirements, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) principles.
• Experience with software development and collaboration tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Experience with embedded software, real-time systems, distributed systems, or hardware/software integration.
• Experience with software performance analysis, debugging, automated testing, and defect resolution.
• Prior experience supporting strategic missile, weapons, aerospace, or other mission-critical systems.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, concepts of operations, system architectures, and technical specifications to define software solutions that meet mission and system objectives.
• Lead the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of complex software applications and embedded software systems.
• Translate system-level and software requirements into software architecture, detailed designs, technical solutions, and implementable work products.
• Evaluate alternative software approaches, technologies, and design solutions to address technical challenges, performance requirements, and mission needs.
• Provide technical leadership for software architecture, design, coding, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain software technical documentation, including architecture, design descriptions, interface specifications, and test documentation.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Architects, Product Owners, and other technical stakeholders to resolve technical issues, risks, dependencies, and design conflicts.
• Support software integration and verification, including test strategy development, automated testing, defect resolution, and system-level integration.
• Contribute to Agile and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and software configuration management.
• Ensure software solutions meet applicable quality, cybersecurity, safety, performance, and customer requirements.
• Mentor and guide software engineers and contribute to software engineering processes, standards, and best practices.
• Maintain technical accountability for the quality, integrity, and successful execution of software engineering deliverables in the assigned area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior