Software Engineer

IERUS specializes in electromagnetic spectrum technologies and design for RF, IR, and optical applications. IERUS also supports customers with a diverse set of competencies including software development, air and missile defense, and systems engineering. IERUS develops value for our defense and commercial customers through accelerations of the technology life cycle: identifying, creating, transitioning, and producing technologies with integrity of purpose and product.

IERUS is looking for bright, talented, motivated, and dedicated employees in the engineering field, and offers competitive compensation and benefits package. To learn more, please visit

This is an opportunity to join the IERUS team as a Software Engineer supporting a large Missile Defense Agency program.

• Responsible for Java software development for one of the Regional Applications teams in Huntsville (Battle Management, System-Arch, or Track Server)
• Provide specialized expertise within multiple systems and software disciplines and general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas.
• Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
• Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products.
• Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications.
• Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs. Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, set standards, and improve the overall efficiency of the operating system. Designs, codes, tests, and implements tools for operations automation.
• Works on most phases of software systems programming applications and may require minor instruction and guidance in other phases. Leadership positions on small software-focused teams may be required.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or equivalent combination and experience and 5+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience and knowledge of software practices such as coding standards, automated testing, automated build pipelines, and configuration management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a rapidly paced, team environment.
• Experience developing enterprise applications on Linux
• Extensive Experience with Java foundation classes and toolkits.
• Small team leadership experience (Agile team leadership strongly experience desired); mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Knowledge of server-side/database development, computer system administration
• Strong problem-solving skills, including reviewing performance and operational issues, identifying root causes, and recommending, designing, and implementing a solution.
• Use of common software development and management tools such as maven, git/github, nexus, and Eclipse
• Understanding of standard system engineering design artifacts such as Use Cases and SysML diagrams
• Experience with Software Integration and formal testing
• Knowledge and experience implementing Cyber Security/RMF requirements
• Ability to present advanced concepts to non-software engineers, including senior program and military leaders
• Experience with performance modeling -
• Experience with microservices, Dev Sec Ops  and/or build management
• Designing and building Graphical User Interfaces Flexibility and willingness to take on unanticipated tasking

• Net-centric, horizontal integration program expertise is a plus.
• DoD 8140 - IAT Level II certification at IAT or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is desired.

Huntsville, AL

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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