Engineer Software

Overview

As a Software Developer on an Internal Research and Development (IRAD) team, you will work in a collaborative environment to understand system requirements, create and implement new capabilities and algorithms. The team focuses on mathematics and physics-intensive complex solutions that are highly critical to system performance. In addition to software development, you will support reviews of requirements and test cases developed for the software capability.

• Collaborate with the team to understand system requirements.
• Create and implement new capabilities and algorithms.
• Develop mathematics and physics-intensive complex solutions.
• Support reviews of requirements and test cases for software capabilities.

• Proficiency in C++ or Java.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with Linux operating system.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with automated testing.

• Bachelor s Degree with 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience with automated testing of software.
• Knowledge of tools like the person or Cucumber for automated testing.
• Experience with static and dynamic code analysis tools such as Fortify, Sonar Qube, or Coverity.

The position is onsite in Southeast Colorado Springs. The role involves internal research and development work, offering opportunities for innovation and contribution to new projects.

This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $64.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.