Software Engineer (Level 1)

Archarithms Inc•Huntsville, AL

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcarithm is seeking a junior Software Engineer (Level 1) to support a 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.

Requirements

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
Active Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
Experience with the OpenSplice 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 modern .NET tech stack (REACT, NodeJS, Typescript, and gRPC)
Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes

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