Software Engineer

Blackrock Strategy

. Support software engineering, technical analysis, and operational assessment activities across defense and national security programs .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering, technical analysis, and operational assessment within defense and national security programs. Proficient in developing and integrating software applications and analytical tools while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingJava ProgrammingTechnical AnalysisSoftware Verification and Validation

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems AnalysisModeling and SimulationData AnalysisTroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationWeapons System AnalysisOperational AssessmentEmbedded SystemsAnalytical Software Development

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaborationTechnical Writing

Tools & Technologies

DevSecOpsAgile MethodologiesTesting EnvironmentsSimulation EnvironmentsEngineering Utilities

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security ClearanceTop Secret Security Clearance (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

DefenseNational SecurityTest and EvaluationWeapons SystemsOperational Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support software engineering, technical analysis, and operational assessment activities across defense and national security programs
Participate in test, evaluation, experimentation, and assessment efforts to evaluate weapons system performance, lethality, and mission effectiveness
Develop, modify, test, and integrate software applications, analytical tools, and engineering utilities supporting technical evaluation and weapons system analysis
Evaluate software and system performance through technical analysis, modeling, verification, testing, and operational assessment
Collect, analyze, and interpret technical and test data to identify system performance characteristics, limitations, anomalies, and areas for improvement
Support software verification, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis activities
Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts supporting system evaluation and technical decision-making
Assist with integration and evaluation of emerging defense technologies, software-enabled capabilities, and mission systems
Develop technical documentation, engineering reports, analytical briefings, test summaries, and other products for technical and government stakeholders
Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, analysts, government stakeholders, and other technical personnel to support program and mission objectives
Work primarily on-site at Redstone Arsenal and within secure government, laboratory, test, or operational facilities
Participate in defense test, evaluation, experimentation, and technical assessment activities
Travel approximately 10–20%, subject to customer needs, testing schedules, and operational requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
4+ years of experience supporting software engineering, systems analysis, technical evaluation, or related engineering activities within defense or government environments
Experience developing or working with software using C++, Python, Java, or similar programming languages
Experience supporting technical analysis, testing, experimentation, modeling, or data analysis
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to interpret technical and test data and communicate findings clearly
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholder groups
Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
Approximately 10–20% travel may be required
Preferred: Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Preferred: Experience supporting Department of Defense Test & Evaluation (T&E) programs
Preferred: Experience with modeling and simulation environments
Preferred: Experience with embedded systems or software/hardware integration
Preferred: Experience supporting operational analysis, experimentation, or defense assessment activities
Preferred: Experience supporting defense acquisition, weapons systems, or operational engineering environments
Preferred: Familiarity with DevSecOps, Agile, or modern software engineering methodologies
Preferred: Experience supporting RF systems, sensor technologies, autonomous systems, or mission systems
Preferred: Familiarity with weapons effects analysis, operational modeling, lethality analysis, or mission-impact assessment
Preferred: Experience developing analytical software, engineering utilities, or decision-support tools for defense applications
Preferred: Experience working within classified government, laboratory, test, or operational environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with company matching
Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions
Paid time off and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral bonus program