Software Engineer

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle of software development efforts, which include development, integration, and deployment for test and analysis efforts with real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) systems, tactical software & hardware, and all-digital representations of complex missile defense elements such as AN/TPY-2, SBX, LRDR, CDU, UEWR, GMD, and C2BMC.
• Enhance their understanding of the missile defense system and how each element is integrated into framework for test campaigns.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or Math from an accredited institution
• Mid and senior level experience candidates (5-20 years) will be considered
• Strong containerization skills and experience (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong programming skills in C/C++, C#, and Python, including object oriented
• Experience with DevSecOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and scrum/agile software development

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an Active Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with MDA HWIL test and analysis and simulation frameworks
• Working knowledge of missile defense architecture, including radars, fire control systems, launchers, and messaging protocols

Location

This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance
• Group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance