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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** MICROEXCEL, LLC.
- **Location:** Redstone Arsenal, AL, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, Software Coding, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a1691521b7cfcf20

## About the Role

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience., * Experience in full-lifecycle software engineering.

 * Strong programming expertise in modern languages utilized for defense modeling and UI (C++, Python).

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience developing software within the DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) enterprise.
 * Direct experience with phased-array radar systems.
 * Familiarity with threat models.
 * Knowledge of radar detection theory, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) tracking logic, and Scattering Center Radar Cross Section (RCS) models.
 * Previous experience supporting rapid prototyping and Warfighter Improvement Process (WIP) requirements.

Required Clearance

 * Must have an Active Secret clearance.
 * Must be a current US Citizen.

## Description

The candidate will lead the software development team in the implementation of radar features, interfaces, and algorithms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ or modern object oriented coding. As a Lead Software Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high quality software products to the end customers, * Lead the OSM development effort

 * Design and maintain seamless interoperability with other M&S tools and functions
 * Oversee the implementation of radar effects modeling
 * Lead the software team in adopting DoD DevSecOps best practices, ensuring all code meets rigorous cybersecurity standards for deployment in operational military environments.
 * Contribute to a team of software engineers and radar systems analysts in translating complex physics and engineering models into scalable, performant software code.


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