Software Engineer (All Experience Levels)Auria is seeking a Software Engineer to support the Sentinel program in the Huntsville, AL area. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a development team and contribute to the engineering design of our nation's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system.The candidate will be assigned to an Agile Scrum Team supporting the Command & Launch (C&L) segment of the Sentinel program, and the Command & Control Embedded Software Team (C2ES).
Responsibilities will include:Technical Contributions: Support the technical software requirements baseline, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.Teaming and Collaboration: Support fellow members in agile software requirements development, fostering growth in critical program efforts.Execution: Support technical execution in support of major program events, collaborating within and across the program portfolio.Systems Challenges: Support focus on resolving high-level systems challenges, ensuring the execution of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).Strategic Initiatives: Support strategic initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews, driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings.Additional responsibilities include:Interface with subject matter experts, analysts, architects, designers, system engineers and specialty engineers to capture Sentinel Node structure and behavior across SysML/UML frameworks.Apply engineering principles to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications, to include Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE).Help develop technical content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders.Maintain software design documentation and follow configuration management requirements.Support software requirement decomposition, derivation, and traceability.The team requires:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.Position can be hired as Junior, Mid or Senior levels. Minimum 1 year of experience on a project of similar scope or complexity (0 years of experience required with a Master's or Doctoral degree).Experience with software programming and scripting in a C++, Python, Bash, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), type environment.Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance, with an investigation date within scope (6 years).Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the organization to meet program needs.Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.The team also prefers:Experience with development drivers and middleware (RTOS, Linux and/or VxWorks) and anti-tampering (cryptographic, secure comms, logging, SW deployment).Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and processes, such as GitLab, GitHub, Azure, Jenkins, or Nexus.Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and a structured process driven software development environment.Experience with automated testing techniques including unit and integration testing.Experience with USAF Nuclear Surety (DO-178C, AFMAN 91-119, DO-330, etc.)Experience with test framework/application and system verification.Experience with Containers creation and utilization.Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence).Experience with JAVA/JS and real-time processing.Experience with Software Safety (Mil-STD882E).Experience with CMake build system generator.Experience with Agile methodologies.Security+ certification.Pay transparency: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $70,000 - $175,000Application deadline: July 31, 2026The Auria team is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions.Why You'll Love Working at AuriaWe believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.Time for What MattersGenerous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.Invested in Your Future401(k) Match —Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.Health & Peace of MindPremium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more....and that's just the beginning!Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.