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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Solidus Technical Solutions
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Debugging, IEEE-488, Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Software Troubleshooting, Break Fix, Build Tools, Visual Basic Language
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9055371/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
 * Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
 * 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
 * Strong proficiency in object-oriented development using C# and C++ on Windows
 * Expertise with Microsoft Visual Studio, including project/solution structures, build systems, unit testing, and advanced debugging tools (breakpoints, call stacks, memory/threads)
 * Experience developing instrument drivers or hardware interface software for engineering test systems
 * Ability to derive, document, and manage software requirements
 * Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and software configuration management practices
 * Hands-on troubleshooting skills across software, instrumentation, and test environments
 * Strong collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience integrating software with hardware systems
 * Knowledge of computer architecture and hardware performance optimization
 * Broader understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall)
 * Experience with Java, Python, or Visual Basic as supplementary languages

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

## Description

Solidus is hiring a Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate high-quality object-oriented applications that support advanced engineering test systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and collaborates effectively within cross-functional engineering teams. You will play a critical part in delivering robust software solutions that enable efficient production, testing, and sustainment operations.

Day in the Life:

 * Design, develop, and integrate object-oriented software applications using C# and C++ in a Windows OS environment
 * Support multiple software development tasks across varying priorities and timelines
 * Troubleshoot software issues, diagnose system-level problems, and support test instrumentation integration
 * Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complete system-level solutions
 * Develop, define, document, and manage software requirements through the full development lifecycle
 * Create and integrate instrument drivers and hardware interface software for engineering and production test systems (TCP/IP, UDP, serial, GPIB/VISA, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
 * Ensure software integrity through debugging, unit testing, and proper configuration management practices
 * Other duties as assigned


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