Software Engineer

Foxhound Federal•Tucson, AZ

8d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Foxhouhd Federal is looking for a Software Developer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced mission-critical systems. This role focuses on building reliable, high-performance software for real-time and distributed environments, often supporting defense, aerospace, or complex engineering applications. Position Overview The Software Developer will work across embedded and distributed systems, contributing to the full software development lifecycle—from architecture and design through implementation, testing, and deployment. This role requires a strong foundation in C++ and/or Python, experience working in Linux-based environments, and familiarity with real-time systems and networked applications. The ideal candidate is adaptable, systems-minded, and comfortable working in Agile teams while maintaining high standards for performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python (3.10+)
Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL 8+ preferred)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP)
Familiarity with software design patterns and object-oriented design principles
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Nice To Haves

Real-Time & Embedded Systems Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS
Familiarity with ARINC 653 or safety-critical partitioned systems
Networking & Distributed Systems Experience with unicast/multicast messaging
Understanding of Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts
Exposure to mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) or large-scale network architectures
Software Architecture & Design Experience with design patterns such as: Singleton, Factory, Command, Strategy Publish/Subscribe, Message Broker Facade, Monitor Object, Adaptive Object
Development Environments Experience developing on Windows 10+ systems
Familiarity with containerization or deployment pipelines (bonus)
Processes & Standards Experience with Configuration Management practices (e.g., IEA 649C)
Exposure to defense, aerospace, or regulated environments
Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset
Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environments
Willingness to learn and adapt across a broad technical stack
Interest in building high-reliability, mission-critical software