Jr. Software Engineer C/C++

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (100% onsite)
TYPE: Contract-to-hire | 40 hrs/week
COMPENSATION: $62-67/hr (W2)
CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

OVERVIEW
System One is hiring a Software Engineer with strong C/C experience to support mission-critical defense/tactical software. You’ll help build and sustain software products such as analysis tools/simulations, mission-planning applications, and components used in operational systems. This role is onsite in Huntsville and supports programs with government stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO -

• Contribute to full lifecycle software development (design, implementation, test, integration, and support)
• Develop and maintain C/C software for complex, safety/security-conscious environments
• Support architecture/design discussions and implement scalable, maintainable solutions
• Participate in technical reviews and code reviews to uphold quality and compliance
• Work with cross-functional teams (systems, test, integration) and support end users as needed -
• Assist with fielding, troubleshooting, and post-test/analysis activities -
• Follow secure development and compliance requirements (cybersecurity/RMF and related standards)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM/technical discipline (Software, CS, CE, EE, AE, Math, or similar) with GPA 3.0 2 years of relevant software engineering experience
- Strong C/C development experience (must-have)
- Ability to work onsite in Huntsville, AL
- Active Secret clearance OR ability to obtain one
- Working knowledge of software engineering best practices (version control, coding standards, documentation, quality)

NICE TO HAVE (PREFERRED)
- Python and/or Java experience
- Real-time or embedded systems experience; RTOS familiarity (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, etc.)
- Open systems / modular architectures (MOSA); frameworks like FACE, OMS, or SOSA
- Aerospace/defense/weapon systems domain exposure
- Containerization, CI/CD (Docker/Kubernetes), microservices - DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E, or similar standards experience
- MBSE / SysML; MATLAB/Simulink exposure
- Mission planning, navigation, sensors, or guidance & control concepts

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

Salary : $62 - $67