Full Stack C/C++ Developer - Aerospace & Defense Systems


System One
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Summary
Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay (W2): $77-82/HR
Clearance: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
Overview
Join a team building and supporting mission-critical “flight software” and related tools for tactical strike guided munition programs. You’ll work across the stack—helping design, build, test, and maintain software used in areas like analysis/simulation, mission planning, and embedded/real-time components. This role is onsite in Huntsville and includes frequent collaboration with technical teams and government stakeholders.
Requirement
- Candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Candidate should have 4+ years of relevant technical experience.
- Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
- Relevant technical experience must include developing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting embedded software or embedded-adjacent applications that interface with, operate, monitor, support, simulate, control, or communicate with embedded systems.
- Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
- Experience supporting software development teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Demonstrable mid-level experience with C/C++ required.
- Experience with Python or Java.
- Experience with software configuration management principles and techniques.
- Experience with software quality engineering concepts.
- Experience with good software standards and practices.
Preferred Quals
- Experience with embedded missile systems, aerospace, or weapons systems development.
- Familiarity with real-time embedded systems.
- Strong experience with open systems concepts, architectures, and implementation
- Knowledge of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles and application
- Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices technology.
- Knowledge of guidance & control algorithms.
- Knowledge of navigation systems.
- Knowledge of mission planning systems (NOMS, JMPS).
- Knowledge of sensors used in guidance, navigation, or mission planning systems.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
- Knowledge of software development standards: DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e, or similar.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for algorithm development and simulation a plus.
- Understanding of hardware-software integration and software systems engineering principles
- Agile Scrum Master experience a plus.
- Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and design principles.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present to senior leadership and government customers.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and systems-level thinking.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Ref: #851-Rockville-S1
- Dice Id: 10295162
- Position Id: 379405
- Posted 30+ days ago
Company Info
System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical outsourced services, workforce solutions, staffing, and recruiting to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors As an essential partner to private and public organizations of various needs and sizes, we offer our expertise to help them bring their most complex and mission-critical programs to fruition.
With our highly specialized services, in-demand technical skills, and vast operational expertise, we can deliver accelerated results that benefit our clients and the job seekers who partner with us. We staff contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire professionals across our network to work with our clients, some of whom are industry leaders and nationally branded organizations.
Our dedicated team of recruiters work tirelessly to match jobseekers with careers that align with their skills, aspirations, and goals.
We understand that finding the right job can be a transformative experience, and we are committed to supporting jobseekers throughout their career journeys. Our recruitment services are designed to connect individuals with fulfilling jobs that offer growth and development opportunities.
Whether you're an organization seeking customized workforce solutions, outsourced services, or if you're a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity,
System One is the perfect staffing partner for you.

