Software Engineer III - Java, C++, Eclipse IDE, UI / UX - Secret

Software Engineer III - Java, C++, Eclipse IDE, UI / UX

Location :

Redstone Gateway, Huntsville, AL, 35808 (Hybrid in office 2 days a week)

Clearance :

Secret (must be current and active)

Compensation : 110-120K

Relocation :

Will consider candidates that will relocate

Our Client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Level 3) to support the Missile and Space Command - Force Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F) program. 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.

Must have an active and transferable DoD SECRET security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

Key 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 an / or Podman 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 (Digital Agility) 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

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience / combined education)

Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience, or 3 years with a Master's degree and a related field

Strong experience with Java, C++, and the Eclipse IDE

Solid 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

Desired Skills :

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 DevSecOps pipelines and CI / CD processes

Experience with NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React

Experience with UI and / or Web Development

Experience with C++ and Java (not as critical as the first set of languages)