Software Engineer - Sentinel
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Job description
As a Software Engineer (SWE) you will be assigned to an Agile Scrum Team supporting the Command & Launch (C&L) segment of the Sentinel program, and the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES). You will be responsible for supporting the C2ES Team through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This will include significant focus on planning, requirements analysis, design, development (coding), and test. Sentinel is a development program, using the full SDLC. As a Software Engineer (SWE), you will be a pivotal member of the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES). This position requires an engineer who is accountable to the team, customer, program management, and program leadership. Responsibilities will include:
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Technical Contributions: Support the technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
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Teaming and Collaboration: Support fellow members in agile software requirements development, fostering growth in critical program efforts.
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Execution: Support technical execution in support of major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio.
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Systems Challenges: Support focus on resolving high-level systems challenges, ensuring the execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
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Strategic Initiatives: Support strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings.
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Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks.
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Apply engineering principles to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications, to include Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE).
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Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
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Maintain software design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.
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Support software requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- Position can be hired as Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree).
- Experience with software programming and scripting in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment.
- Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs.
- Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world., * Experience with development drivers and middleware (RTOS, Linux and/or VxWorks) and anti-tampering (cryptographic, secure comms, logging, SW deployment).
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus.
- Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment.
- Experience with automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing.
- Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (DO-178C, AFMAN 91-119, DO-330, etc.)
- Experience with test framework/application and system verification.
- Experience with Containers creation and utilization.
- Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence).
- Experience with JAVA/JS and real-time processing.
- Experience with Software Safety (Mil-STD882E).
- Experience with CMake build system generator.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Security+ certification.
Benefits & conditions
$70,000 - $175,000 life insurance, paid time off, flex time, 401(k) United States, Alabama, Huntsville 6767 Old Madison Pike (Show on map) Jun 23, 2026, PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $70,000 - $175,000, Time for What Matters
- Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
- True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
- 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.
Invested in Your Future
- 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
- Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.
Health & Peace of Mind
- Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
- Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
- Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.