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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $119,995.0 - $159,994.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Confluence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Engineering, Code Review, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Web Development, Django Web Framework, FreeRTOS, Geospatial Intelligence, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Graphical User Interface, Medical Software, Human-Computer Interaction, HP Thin Clients, Iterative and Incremental Development, JavaScript Libraries, JQuery, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft Visual Studio, MySQL, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Qt (Software), Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Ansible, RTLinux, Salesforce.Com, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, System Software, Management of Software Versions, VxWorks, Web Application Frameworks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Real Time Systems, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Spring-boot, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Vue.js, System-level Testing, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Performance, Multiplatform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/az/tucson/e2fe46fb-9bf5-46b9-b8b8-1f5b30494611 ## About the Role * 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, * 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. ## Description DevOps VxWorks FreeRTOS Debugging Visionary WxWidgets Management Innovation Resilience Algorithms Flowcharts Ammunitions User Feedback Product Lining Microsoft Azure Flight Software Computer Science Software Systems Agile Methodology Rapid Prototyping Industry Standards Systems Engineering Software Versioning Software Engineering Software Development Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Microsoft Visual Studio C (Programming Language) Graphical User Interface C# (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) User Requirements Documents Real-Time Operating Systems Python (Programming Language) Platform Design And Development Guidance Navigation And Control Systems, 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., * 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, MySQL CI/CD Gitlab JQuery Ansible Jenkins Equities Terraform DevSecOps Pipelines Leadership Kubernetes PostgreSQL Opensearch Code Review Scalability Market Data RESTful API Multi-Cloud Spring Boot Data Access Microservices Secure Coding Self-Motivation Microsoft Azure Web Development Control Systems Sprint Planning Ancient History Computer Science Software Systems Containerization Front End Design Agile Methodology Docker (Software) CompTIA Security+ AWS CloudFormation Software Solutions Amazon Web Services User Interface (UI) Software Engineering Willingness To Learn Atlassian Confluence Programming Languages Emerging Technologies Flask (Web Framework) Cloud-Native Computing Full Stack Development Continuous Integration Django (Web Framework) Collaborative Software Angular (Web Framework) Geospatial Intelligence AWS Certified Developer Software Design Patterns Containerized Application SQL (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Vue.js (Javascript Library) Node.js (Javascript Library) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud React.js (Javascript Library) Python (Programming Language) Software Development Life Cycle Back End (Software Engineering) HyperText Markup Language (HTML) Iterative And Incremental Development Asynchronous Javascript and XML (AJAX) Application Programming Interface (API) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Automation with Python Google Project Management Salesforce Developer Software Engineer Actalent Tucson, AZ*On-Site Linux CI/CD DevOps VxWorks FreeRTOS Debugging Visionary WxWidgets Management Innovation Resilience Algorithms Flowcharts Ammunitions User Feedback Product Lining Microsoft Azure Flight Software Computer Science Software Systems Agile Methodology Rapid Prototyping Industry Standards Systems Engineering Software Versioning Software Engineering Software Development Artificial Intelligence Technical Documentation Microsoft Visual Studio C (Programming Language) Graphical User Interface C# (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process C++ (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) User Requirements Documents Real-Time Operating Systems Python (Programming Language) Platform Design And Development Guidance Navigation And Control Systems +0 Google IT Automation with Python Staining Software Engineer Associate Actalent Oro Valley, AZ*On-Site Biology Debugging Chemistry Visionary Innovation Life Sciences Medical Devices Computer Science Medical Software Assay Development Software Solutions Software Engineering Software Development Artificial Intelligence Engineering Design Process Verbal Communication Skills +0 ## Related Videos - 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