Sr Software Engineer
Scientific Research
Huntsville, AL · Posted May 8, 2026
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About the job
Description
Performing as task lead for the software development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
Developing software using modern C++ for development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
Performing as part of an Agile Scrum development team (5-10 member) that uses modern C++ for the development of Radio Frequency (RF) emitter products and solutions
Responsible for assisting with the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs and software-intensive systems
Participating in the software project-level testing strategy and coordinating with the testing team to ensure new features are thoroughly tested
Participating in on-site customer integration efforts and test events
Assisting with software reviews to ensure software meets desired quality standards, is free from bugs, and behaves as intended
Mentoring junior software engineers to facilitate skill and knowledge development through informal opportunities, such as coaching or offering advice, and formal training opportunities
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Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science and at least ten years' work-related experience or a master's degree in engineering or computer science and eight years' work-related experience or a Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have a strong background in Software Engineering activities to include research, design, development, debugging, integration, testing, and deployment
Must have experience leading a software development team
Must have a strong understanding of the Linux Operating System, significant RedHat experience is desired
Must have a good understanding of parallelism, concurrency, or threading in a distributed environment
Must have a good working knowledge of build systems such as Make and CMake
Must have experience with Agile Scrum methodologies and practices
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must have good interpersonal skills and be capable of conflict resolution in a team environment
Candidate must possess a Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one
Desired Skills
At least 8 years of modern C++ (C++11 or newer) development
Some experience with user interface (UI) design and developing workflows that provide a good user experience (UX)
Experience with small-scale distributed systems with latency restrictions
Experience within the Atlassian suite and GitLab
Experience with DevOps, including continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines
Working knowledge of Cyber Security principles, STIG processes and working through Risk Management Framework(s)
Experience with range interfaces such as LMOC, TBCF, XLCC, etc.
Experience in network architecture and implementations
Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY
Travel Requirements
Moderate travel required
About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
EEO
Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
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