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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Capability Maturity Model Integration, Firmware, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft SQL Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, SystemVerilog, Tableau (Software), VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, Vivado, DOORS (Software), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Qlikview, Google Gemini, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88718203/1

## About the Role

* Masters in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of experience in missile defense or a related complex defense weapon system
 * Active SECRET clearance
 * Willingness to travel to secure facilities throughout the United States
 * Experience with product development in a CMMI Level environment
 * Experience with development best practices (SW Factory; DevSecOps; containers; CM)

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience using a variety of tools and software development languages including VS, SQL Server, GitLab, Code Collaborator, Qlik, Tableau, MatLab/Similink, HDL Coder, Xilinx Vivado, Microchip Libero, RHEL, Windriver VxWorks, UVM, Questa, Cameo Systems Modeler, DOORS, SharePoint, Gemini, SysML, VHDL, System Verilog, md, python, C, C++, C#
 * Experience with MBSE and Digital Engineering (DE) frameworks / tools
 * Experience with emerging technology (AI & LLMs)

## Description

MTSI is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will serve in a key support role with key stakeholders in government and industry in the execution of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)'s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) Program, one of the Nation's top national security programs.
Job Responsibilities

 * Provide in-depth assessment and feedback of contractor software / firmware development activities across multiple teams in support of NGI Leadership
 * Serve as Firmware Point of Contact for independent Technical Direction Agents (TDA) and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) teams, ensuring timely resolution of findings, risks, and other watch items
 * Hold technical interchange meetings with Contractors to ensure understanding of relevant goals, issues, and accomplishments
 * Participates in technical reviews as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing feedback to Contractor Engineers & Management around standards, quality, requirements, and best practices
 * Attend milestone reviews, providing analysis of technical documentation and other Objective Evidence