Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Threat Systems

Posted on 10/7/2025

Deadline 10/6/26
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

This position is required to be onsite at the Huntsville, AL location.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Agile
SCRUM
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • This position is required to be onsite at the Huntsville, Al, location
  • This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Engineering degree and nine to twelve years of work related experience
  • Must have a strong background in Software Engineering activities to include research, design, development, debugging, integration, testing, and deployment
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Developing software using modern C++ for development of Threat System products and solutions
  • Working closely with on-site development team to design, develop, test, and integrate hardware centric software solutions in an office and lab environment
  • Providing troubleshooting and debugging of control and operating software for Threat Systems in the lab and in the field
  • Participating in the software project-level testing strategy and coordinate with the testing team to ensure new features are thoroughly tested
  • Assisting with software reviews and customer demonstrations to ensure software meets desired quality standards 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with designing and developing software for Radar Systems and/or Radio Frequency (RF) emitter systems
  • At least 8 years of modern C++ (C++11 or newer) development
  • Experience leading a Software Development Team
  • 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 or comparable repository, software development, and collaboration tools
  • 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 in scripting languages such as python and bash
  • Experience in network architecture and implementations
  • Experience using gRPC, TBCF, DIS, TENA, or other remote procedure call (RPC) technologies
  • Experience supporting the Test and Evaluation (T&E) community
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

6%
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