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Software Engineer

MTSIHuntsville, ALPosted Aug 12, 2026 · open 75 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-time

Before you apply

U.S. citizenship required
Only U.S. citizens can be hired for this role.
Security clearance
An active clearance is required to start.
Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in algorithm design, optimization, and implementation using C++, FORTAN, Python, and MATLAB. The ideal candidate excels at solving complex technical challenges, designing efficient software architectures, and working collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and optimize algorithms for complex software systems.

· Implement high‑performance, reliable, and maintainable code using modern standards.

· Analyze system requirements to architect scalable algorithmic solutions.

· Profile and optimize existing algorithms for speed, accuracy, and resource usage.

· Integrate software components written in multiple programming languages, ensuring seamless interoperability and consistent functionality across C++, Python, MATLAB, and legacy codebases.

· Collaborate with systems engineers, domain experts, and other software developers to integrate algorithms into larger applications.

· Write unit tests, participate in code reviews, and ensure code quality across the software lifecycle.

· Document algorithmic approaches, assumptions, and performance metrics.

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in both new and legacy codebases.

Required Qualifications

Note: US citizenship and an Active Security Clearance is required

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

· 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.

· Strong expertise in modern C++ (including templates, STL, memory management, and object‑oriented design), with additional professional experience in Python, MATLAB, and Fortran.

· Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex algorithms.

· Skilled in debugging, profiling, performance tuning, and code optimization.

Experience with version control systems such as Git.

· Ability to work independently on technically challenging problems and contribute within a collaborative team setting.

· Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s or PhD in a technical field related to algorithms or software engineering.

· Experience with real‑time systems or high‑throughput data processing.

· Knowledge of numerical methods, signal processing, or related algorithmic domains.

· Experience modernizing or integrating legacy Fortran-based algorithms into contemporary software systems.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, containerization, or automated testing frameworks.

· Experience with Linux development environments.

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Job Details
Company
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
7+ years
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Required Skills
C++PythonMATLABFortranAlgorithm DesignAlgorithm OptimizationAlgorithm ImplementationSoftware ArchitectureDebuggingProfilingPerformance TuningCode OptimizationGitVersion ControlUnit Testing
Preferred Skills
Real-Time SystemsHigh-Throughput Data ProcessingNumerical MethodsSignal ProcessingLegacy Fortran ModernizationCI/CD PipelinesDevSecOpsContainerizationAutomated Testing FrameworksLinux

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