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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** PeopleTec Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Design of User Interfaces, Issue Tracking Systems, Multiprocessing, Network Connections, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Scaled Agile Framework, Server Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Build Management, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-huntsville-al--19a2bcb1-370b-453a-9ef0-3b001a04af77

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Administration, Simulation, C++ Programming Language, Java, Unit Test, Software Development, Documentation, Build Management, * Proficient in C++

 * Experience with GitLab/Git for software configuration management
 * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system
 * Experience programming network connections, e.g., message generation, formatting, UDP, and TCP/IP interfaces
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen
 * An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

 * Bachelor's degree from accredited college in related discipline with 1+ years professional experience; or Master's degree with 1 year professional experience; or PhD with no experience

Desired Skills:

 * Familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
 * Familiar with Jira or similar issue tracking and agile project management tool
 * Experience with Agile Scrum
 * Experience with Java and user interfaces
 * Familiar with multi-core and multi-threaded programming
 * Familiar with Missile Defense Agency systems

## Description

We are seeking a software engineer interested in joining an award-winning company and working with cutting-edge missile defense modeling and simulation technologies. The selected candidate will be a member of a dynamic Huntsville-based team working on state-of-the-art system-of-systems HWIL frameworks and blending engineering and software skills. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Duties Include:

 * Writing programs using C++, Java, or similar languages
 * Creating and running unit tests
 * Developing software documentation
 * Creating and running automated software builds and pipelines
 * Collaborating with stakeholders and Government customers
 * Working within an Agile team environment including program increment planning, iteration planning, feature and story development, sprint planning, and iteration retrospectives
 * Participating in demos for the team and program sprint reviews