Solutions Software Engineer

Base Pay Range

$/yr - $/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Solutions Software Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will leverage state‑of‑the‑art digital engineering tools—CAD, CFD, FEM, and others—along with industry‑leading software development best practices to address and advance the digital engineering needs of our customer organizations. You will work on‑site within customer teams to understand their challenges, deliver tailored engineering solutions, and drive successful technology adoption.

While embedded with customers, you will report to and maintain close communication with our internal Istari team, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic objectives.

• Customer Engagement & Technical Support: collaborate directly with customer organizations to assess, design, and implement digital engineering solutions. Act as the primary technical liaison, addressing customer inquiries and troubleshooting issues related to digital engineering tools and software. Provide training and best‑practice recommendations to enhance customer capabilities.
• Digital Engineering & Software Development: utilize digital engineering tools (CAD, CFD, FEM, etc.) to analyze and simulate engineering designs and processes. Develop, test, and maintain software solutions that integrate with digital engineering workflows, following modern software development best practices. Document technical solutions, create user manuals, and produce training materials for internal teams and customers.
• Collaboration & Reporting: work closely with the Istari team, reporting progress, sharing insights, and aligning customer projects with our overall technical strategy. Participate in internal reviews, strategy sessions, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings. Assist in the development of proposals and technical solutions for new business opportunities.
• Continuous Learning & Innovation: stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in digital engineering and software development. Identify opportunities to integrate innovative tools and methodologies into customer solutions and internal processes.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering with strong coding abilities. Proven hands‑on experience with digital engineering tools such as CAD, CFD, FEM or similar simulation/analysis software. Demonstrated expertise in applying software development best practices, including coding, testing, Kubernetes, and version control. Previous experience in a customer‑facing role, technical consulting, or engineering services is highly desirable.
• Technical & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Willingness and ability to travel and embed with customer organizations as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Top secret clearance required.

• Familiarity with agile software development and Dev Ops methodologies.
• Experience mentoring or training technical teams in digital engineering or software practices.
• Industry certifications or specialized training in digital engineering tools (e.g., advanced CAD, CFD, or FEM certifications).

• Health and Family:
  Medical/Dental/Vision. Employee premiums are 100% company paid. Life insurance. Flexible work hours. Unlimited paid time off with federal government holidays.
• Financial:
  Competitive compensation. 401k. Company stock options. Home office setup budget.
• Learning:
  Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions. Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees).

Full‑time

Not Applicable

Engineering and Information Technology

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