Software Engineer

Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Inc•Birmingham, MI

30d

About The Position

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia. Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team in Mount Arlington, NJ or Birmingham, MI. In this role, you will take a key part in developing advanced C4I software that supports both domestic and international defense systems, contributing directly to Kongsberg’s long‑standing record of successful system development. We are looking for a detail‑oriented and highly motivated engineer with strong C++ expertise and at least 8 years of professional software development experience. The ideal candidate will also bring solid skills in networking, system integration, and troubleshooting high‑performance applications, along with a passion for building reliable, mission‑critical technology.

Requirements

Significant software development experience to include requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, integration of system and subsystems, and test.
Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Software Engineer using C++.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience in software development using middleware like OMG Distributed Data Service (DDS), or Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) such as VICTORY Standard, computer networking (i.e., TCP/IP, UDP), software integration or other related areas.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills including ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers.
Take lead on field integration related activities to successfully accomplish product capability demonstrations.
Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.
Ability to travel, both internationally and domestically, as needed for purposes of installation, system integration, verification and demonstration of products.
Must be able to work as part of a team; positive “can-do” attitude.
Flexible in ability to change priorities in order to accomplish changing team/corporate deadlines and goals.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or similar field required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace & Defense sector related employment history highly desired, including development of code and integration of complex software systems.
Implementation experience to mitigate cyber security threats is desirable.
Experience with software security.

Responsibilities

Conduct software engineering to include requirements analysis, design, development, implementation, integration, and testing.
Practice a disciplined approach to Software Engineering. Use of and understanding development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines. UML a plus.
Review and define requirements. Apply thorough requirements analysis prior to implementation.
Design and implement software components based on software architecture.
Proficient programming primarily in C++ with scripting. Develop applications in Windows and for embedded VxWorks.
Test developed software at multiple levels including unit test, integration, verification and validation to remove errors and verify the software meets requirements while confirming the design is accomplished.
Perform integration and formal system level test for qualification, deployment activities.
Perform software configuration management.
Significant support for system level field integration activities, including off site travel multiple times a year.
Undertake in-country software support and software upgrades through system sustainment.
Other duties as assigned