Entry Level Control Engineer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Overview

i3 is seeking a Software Engineer with 0-3 years of professional experience to help develop cutting edge command and control (C2) and autonomy software for uncrewed platforms including planes, boats, vehicles, and submersibles. This team is developing a web-based user interface for autonomously tasking these UxS platforms.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will work with an Agile software development team delivering value to a DoD customer in small, incremental iterations.
• The candidate will be responsible for following pre-defined software safety practices to develop flight critical software. This includes software architecture reviews, documentation updates, and comprehensive testing of new capabilities.
• Candidate will develop software designs using best practices and object-oriented methodologies.
• Candidate will develop automated unit and integration level tests.
• Candidate must be familiar with good configuration management practices and will be responsible for proper code maintenance, merging, and configuration management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Required skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have a Bachelor of Science degree (or advanced degree) from an accredited college (ABET preferred) in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or the hard sciences.
• 0-3 years of professional exprience required.
• Candidate must be a team player and be creative, adaptive, and excited to learn.
• Abilitiy to develop software designs using best practices and object-oriented methodologies.
• Ability to develop automated unit and integration level tests.
• Routine collaboration with team members in developing system capabilities is expected.
• Candidate must be familiar with good configuration management practices and will be responsible for proper code maintenance, merging, and configuration management.
• Position Location: In office in Huntsville, AL
• CONUS Travel required: Less than 10%
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with C#/.NET, Javascript, and Typescript.
• Experience with React.JS.
• Experience with Docker and microservices.
• Prefer understanding of agile software development, ideally Extreme Programming (XP).
• Familiarity with Git for software source control and configuration management.
• Experience with Linux is a plus.
• Experience with web development.
• Familiarity with drones and/or RC Planes, boats, or ground vehicles.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!

Job LocationsUS-AL-Huntsville

ID 2026-5218

Type Full-Time

Clearance Secret Preferred