Jr. to Mid-Level Algorithms Software Engineer- Huntsville, Alabama
Required skills
- DoD Secret security clearance
- Security+ CE
- Java
- Linux
- GIT
- GitLab
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- Subversion
- Agile
Nice to have
- Algorithms
- C2
- enterprise applications
- automation tools
- performance and reliability
- systems engineers
Role summary
Davidson is seeking a Jr. to Mid-Level Algorithms Software Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama, to join their team in the aerospace and missile defense industry. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based enterprise applications on Linux within an agile, customer-involved environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex software issues, developing automation tools, and implementing software engineering best practices like CI/CD and automated testing. A STEM degree with relevant cyber systems experience, a DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g., Security+ CE), and experience with source control systems are required. Experience with Algorithms or C2 systems is preferred. An active DoD Secret security clearance is mandatory.
Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.
Davidson is seeking a Jr. to Mid-Level Algorithms Software Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment with customer involvement.
- Design, develop, integrate, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications on Linux
- Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex software issues
- Assist with design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of applications and tools
- Collaborate with system engineering and operations teams to improve performance and reliability
- Develop automation tools to enhance operations, monitoring, and deployment
- Participate in agile teams (planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support evolving program needs
- Implement software engineering best practices including coding standards, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM field with 5 years of cyber systems experience - OR - Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of cyber systems experience
- Must currently possess DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g. Security+ CE).
- Experience developing Java applications on Linux (experience with Algorithms / C2 preferred)
- Experience with one of the following source-control systems: GIT, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Subversion.
- Experience working with systems engineers and/or integrators as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems.
Clearance:
- Must have an Active DoD Secret security clearance
