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# Senior Software Engineer/Developer - Huntsville, AL

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Machine Learning, Modular Design, Network Service, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, VxWorks, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Generative AI, Git, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-developer-huntsville-al-huntsville-al--08fd732c-c7e4-420d-b46d-e6334be5bcf2

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Development, United States Citizen, Security Clearance, RTX, Aerospace and Defense, Research & Development (R&D), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree

 * Minimum of five (5) or more years of relevant professional software programming experience in software development, integration, and/or test using C++, Java, Ada or similar software object-oriented language

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * Proven self-motivated problem solver who can look at a situation, identify gaps or issues, and take initiative to resolve them (technically, with process, and with documentation)Desire and ability to learn new technologies and tools
 * Experience developing software using Agile techniques such as Scrum, Scrum @ Scale, SAFe, Test-Driven Development
 * Experience leveraging Generative AI and Machine Learning to improve productivity, collaboration, and performance
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with time-critical requirements
 * Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to difficult technical problems
 * Experience working with Continuous Integration/Development & Integrated development tools such as Azure, Git, Atlassian Suite, Eclipse, and Ansible
 * Familiarity with leading a small team (e.g., estimating effort, decomposing tasks, tracking and reporting progress).
 * Experience with multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments
 * Experience with Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, and software debuggers
 * Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications
 * Experience with Network Communication Protocols and using embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), such as VxWorks and Integrity.
 * Exposure to Open Systems Architectures and modular design principles

## Description

The mission of the software team in Huntsville, AL is to provide world-class software for our customers. We are looking to add software engineers to our development teams for a wide array of products including Battle Management, Command & Control, Communications, Effectors, Advanced Sensor Systems, and Surveillance and Warning systems.

We value your diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualifications add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

 * Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams, employ agile software development techniques and resources to develop, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions for aerospace and defense applications
 * Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems
 * Stay current with industry trends and advancements in modern languages, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevSecOps, and other methodologies and technologies, especially in relation to complex systems