BMDS Software Engineer
About this role
The nLogic team is seeking a BMDS Software Engineer to support the design, implementation, integration, and testing of complex, mission‑critical software capabilities for large-scale, high‑reliability defense systems. The role involves developing and maintaining software features, algorithms, and system behaviors using modern programming practices and working within a collaborative Agile environment.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced setting with diverse technical challenges and works effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, integrate, and test software features and enhancements in support of mission-critical system capabilities.
- Develop and maintain complex algorithms, including mathematics‑ and physics‑based solutions.
- Contribute to the development of large, long‑lived codebases with high reliability and performance requirements.
- Perform software debugging, issue resolution, and code optimization.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, algorithm developers, and test engineers to ensure accurate implementation of system requirements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical discussions, peer reviews, and design sessions.
- Document software behavior, design decisions, and test results clearly and accurately.
- Support an on‑site, closed-area environment with adherence to security standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution (advanced degrees strongly considered).
- Professional experience developing software in C++, Java, or Ada.
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in Ada development when required.
- Understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within collaborative team environments.
- Must be able to work on-site in a closed-area environment.
- Active, in‑scope DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Linux environments, shell scripting, or system operations.
- Experience in MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping or analysis.
- Background working on large-scale, complex defense systems.
- Advanced degree or strong foundation in mathematics or physics.
- Experience with battle management, command and control, or fire control software.
- Familiarity with Agile project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and tools including Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, or CI/CD automation.
Work Conditions:
- Work Model: On-site
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Work Hours: Standard
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a full-time position located in Huntsville, AL. Current SECRET clearance is required for consideration.
Company at a glance
nLogic is an employee-owned, small business that delivers logical solutions to our Government and industry customers. Our customers include Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations, Missile Defense Agency, Defense Commissary Agency, NASA, and US Department of Agriculture. Core competencies include system engineering and integration, software life cycle, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, logistics, information technologies, and cyber security. Current office locations include Huntsville, AL; Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA; Fort Greely, AK; Colorado Springs, CO; Fort Lee, VA; and Arnold Air Force Base Tullahoma, TN. We are ISO 9001:2008 certified, AS9100C compliant, CMM-I Level 2, and ITAR registered.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the premier provider of products and services in our market, by offering innovative and logical solutions essential to meet our customer’s needs.
Mission
Our mission is to employ highly skilled and responsive individuals dedicated to consistently providing superior services and products. We use honest, ethical, and accountable business practices to help our clients exceed their goals in the most cost effective and time efficient manner.
Long-Standing Customer Values
Exceed customer requirements & expectations,
Ensure quality on consistent basis,
Conduct business with integrity & respect,
Be dependable and responsive,
Accept accountability for our actions,
Perform within reasonable cost, and
Be trusted teaming partner.
Long-Term Employee Values
Attract & retain high-quality personnel,
Provide quality management & leadership,
Ensure challenging & stable environment,
Encourage professional development & career growth,
Reward exceptional service,
Maintain outstanding benefits package, and
Enable employee ownership.
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