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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Capstone LLC
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Continuous Integration, Serialization, Protocol Buffers, Networking Basics, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Multithreading, Software Modules, Google Test, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Software Coding, C++14
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us7ddeefd0a79955ec4ab7190778edfa40

## About the Role

to design solutions for Joint Tactical Integrated Fire Control SystemsParticipate in periodic program reviews and technical presentations to Government stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or related field1 - 5 years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer)Experience with CMake across multi-repository projectsExperience writing and maintaining unit tests using Google Test (or similar framework)Working knowledge of:Multithreading (std::thread, mutex, condition_variable, atomics)Networking fundamentals (e.g. UDP, TCP, ZeroMQ, IP basics)Serialization frameworks (e.g. protobuf)Ability to operate independently with technical guidanceExcellent problem-solving skills and effective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to travel approximately 10% of the time3 references, including 1 personal and 2 who are familiar with the candidate's prior professional work experienceU.S.
CitizenshipPreferred QualificationsExperience with DoD operations, concepts, and technologies and their supporting sensors, effectors, and networksExperience working with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI preferred)Experience with safety-critical, defense, aerospace, or real-time systemsMS Software Engineering

## Description

high-performing engineer who takes pride in building robust systems, writing clean code, and continuously improving both themselves and the codebase around them. The successful candidate will be a strong technical contributor who can quickly internalize system architecture, operate with ownership, and deliver production-quality C++ code with minimal oversight. 3-5 years of software engineering experience is desired, including co-op, intern, academic research and/or other work experience. Salary based on relevant experience and education.Key ResponsibilitiesWork on-site within a collaborative team environment to engineer joint tactical integrated fire control solutionsWrite efficient, maintainable, and scalable C++ code in accordance with coding standards and practicesDevelop software modules and components for real-time, mission-critical applicationsDevelop and evaluate the system using standardized measures of performance and effectivenessCollaborate with systems architects and engineers


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