Defense Software Engineer - Front-End Focus

Defense Software Engineer - Front-End Focus

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Divisional Recruiting Manager @ TEC Group, Inc. | KCM Technical

Defense Software Engineer II – Front-End Focus

Pay Rate: $103,500 – $104,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Onsite only (no remote work)

Core Onsite

Hours:

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (flexible start/end outside core hours)

Position Overview

Roush is seeking a Defense Software Engineer II with a strong front-end development focus to support vehicle systems integration for defense applications. This role emphasizes user-facing software
, human-machine interfaces
, and visualization of system data to enable intuitive operator interaction with complex vehicle systems.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions used in advanced military ground vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for embedded and application-level systems, with an emphasis on front-end logic and UI behavior
• Develop intuitive user interfaces, workflows, and visualization layers to support real‑time system interaction
• Write clean, maintainable code and scripts in support of system functionality and performance
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for software architecture, interfaces, testing, and UI workflows
• Support software configuration, troubleshooting, and system‑level testing activities
• Identify opportunities to improve software tools, processes, and coding practices
• Collaborate with software engineers and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure successful program execution

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience
• Experience developing user‑fac­ing software
  , graphical user interfaces, or visualization layers
• Experience with software development, configuration management, and testing
• Exposure to APIs, databases, Pub/Sub architectures, and modern development methodologies

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience developing or writing technical and system requirements
• Experience with in‑vehicle software architecture and system integration
• Familiarity with military ground vehicle electronics systems and subsystems

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with front‑end frameworks, UI toolkits, or visualization libraries
• Understanding of human‑machine interaction (HMI) principles and usability best practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Detail‑oriented mindset with the ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Working knowledge of software documentation standards and best practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Experience with modern UI technologies such as Qt, LVGL, React, or web‑based UI frameworks
• Familiarity with real‑time data visualization or control system interfaces
• Understanding of software architecture and interface‑driven design principles
• Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands‑on mechanical or electrical experience
• Proven ability to collaborate across software, network, and hardware engineering teams
• Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering Services and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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