Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

This full-time, onsite Software Engineer role offers the opportunity to design and develop advanced defense software systems in a fast-paced, lean environment. You will work across multiple programs, contribute to real-time systems and munitions-related applications, and lead technical efforts using modern languages and tools. The position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on development, rapid prototyping, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with management, departments and customers to identify end-user requirements and specifications
• Designing algorithms and flowcharts to create new software programs and systems
• Producing efficient and elegant code based on requirements
• Testing and deploying programs and applications
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software
• Compiling and assessing user feedback to improve software performance
• Observing user feedback to recommend improvements to existing software products
• Developing technical documentation to guide future software development projects
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards and regulations

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred
• Proven experience in systems engineering within the Defense Industry, 10+ years
• Rapid development, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to switch between tasks quickly
• 10+ years working with embedded environments such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, or RT Linux
• Strong C/C++ skills. Prefer 5+ years
• Experience with Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Visual Studio, and other cross-platform development environments
• Experience with versioning control software such as Git
• Desired experience with GUI tools similar to wxWidgets or QT
• Ability to travel 1-2 weeks at a time
• Ability to obtain necessary security clearances

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience in rapid prototyping and experience in smaller, agile companies.
• Experience with direct munition (weapons systems) and/or GPS-related software.
• Familiarity with thin client architectures or similar deployment models.
• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control systems for aircraft and munitions.
• Experience in resilient systems engineering for real-world defense applications.
• Experience with flight software, simulations, and custom tools for system-level testing.
• Interest in long-term career growth, with approximately 5–10 or more years remaining in one’s career.
• Openness to either contract-to-hire or direct hire arrangements, depending on preference.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Niceville, FL or Tucson, AZ, within a casual and collaborative engineering environment. The culture emphasizes a family-style atmosphere, minimal red tape, and a strong focus on practical, high-impact work. Engineers regularly work with technologies such as C++, C#, Python, Java, real-time operating systems (Linux, RTOS, VxWorks), and Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD and project tracking. The organization has a history of stability and growth, with no layoffs in its history and a rapidly expanding munitions product line. Core working hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the expectation of full-time onsite presence. The dress code is very casual, and team members commonly wear shorts and jeans.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $76.92/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close o