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Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Arcarithm is seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Level 3) to support Lockheed Martin’s Modeling and Simulations Contract for Framework and Tools (MASC-F) program. This role will focus on designing and developing secure, scalable, and high-performance software systems that operate within standalone and distributed computing environments. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in software development and system architecture with demonstrated experience leading Agile development teams in defense or mission-critical domains.

Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience/combined education)
• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree and a related field
• Strong experience with Java, C++, and the Eclipse IDE
• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and implementation
• Experience integrating with tools and technologies such as RabbitMQ, Storybook, Jupyter Notebooks, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), and Digital Agility

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate on a team of software developers supporting architecture discussions; code design, development and review to delivery; and integration
• Develop code based on written features in a highly collaborative environment, provide code-level insights to debug software
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, language style guides, best practices, and configuration management processes
• Develop UI/UX components and intuitive front-end solutions using tools such as Storybook and modern Java/C++ frameworks
• Work with containerization tools like Docker an/or Podman to support the program’s shift toward microservices and scalable deployment models
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment, utilizing tools like Jira and Confluence (Digital Agility) for sprint tracking, backlog grooming, and team collaboration
• Participate in mixed classification and distributed computing environments for code development, deployment, and testing
• Assist teams with breaking down Feature development stories to actionable tasks that can be independently developed and collectively integrated
• Interface with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software testers, product owners, and Lockheed program leadership

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs
• Experience with the OpenSplice software
• Experience with Test-Driven development practices
• Background in distributed systems, local compute cluster platforms / cloud architectures, and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman)
• Knowledge of OSF-G architecture or similar real-time frameworks
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD processes
• Experience with NodeJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React
• Experience with UI and/or Web Development
• Experience with C++ and Java (not as critical as the first set of languages)

Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.