Systems/Software Engineer – Command & Control (Missile Defense)

Company: Archarithms Inc
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

WE ARE ARCARITHM , and we are changing the world! If you are ready to grow your career and change the world with us, then join the Arcarithm team! We are located in beautiful, downtown Huntsville, AL, one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S.! At Arcarithm, we cultivate and foster an environment of integrity, open communication, work life balance, and career development. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering comprehensive health insurance options, a generous 401K plan, competitive salaries, continuous career growth opportunities, flexible schedules including remote work, mentoring and performance incentives. Arcarithm is currently seeking top talent in the areas of full stack software development, artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment alongside our customers which include Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, the Missile Defense Agency, and NASA on cutting edge technologies including machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, big data analytics, and more! We are excited to continue to change and improve the world through innovation and technology! Contact us today to hear more about Arcarithm and all we offer! Job Title: Software Engineer Job Location: Huntsville, AL Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer with strong proficiency in Rust, Python, Java, and JavaScript to join our growing engineering team. This role requires an individual who takes initiative, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, and contributes to the design and development of scalable full-stack applications. You will work on high-performance backend systems, modern web applications, and real-time services leveraging technologies such as gRPC and socket-based servers. For this role, you will participate in full-stack development of various micro-services which communicate with a combination of Socket and RPC connections. This can include modeling threats, sensors, weapons, and more; writing algorithms to facilitate automatic emplacement of these items; designing usable front-end interfaces for these systems; and optimizing runtimes. You may come into contact with various AI/ML efforts along the way – familiarity with those technologies is an added bonus. Must have an active and transferable DoD security clearance with current investigation at the required level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical field. Master’s degree or PhD strongly preferred. Minimum 10 years of professional experience developing and implementing complex algorithms and high-performance software systems. Strong proficiency in Rust and Python (primary languages), with solid working experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript . Demonstrated experience designing, coding, and optimizing complex algorithms for real-time or near-real-time applications. Experience developing full-stack applications (frontend backend). Hands-on experience with command-and-control (C2) solutions for military systems, preferably in missile defense or related domains. Solid understanding of: RESTful APIs, gRPC services, and socket-based communication Microservices architecture Database systems (SQL and/or NoSQL) Version control (Git) Experience with asynchronous and concurrent programming patterns. Proven ability to work in classified or high-security environments (U.S. citizenship required; active or ability to obtain Secret clearance highly desired). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full-stack command-and-control applications with heavy emphasis on complex algorithm implementation in Rust and Python. Build scalable, high-performance backend services using gRPC, socket-based communication, and microservices architectures. Develop responsive, intuitive front-end interfaces that support real-time situational awareness and operator decision-making. Translate complex missile-defense requirements into robust, efficient, and testable algorithms and software solutions. Collaborate closely with systems engineers, product owners, and subject-matter experts to deliver mission-critical software. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and actively participate in code reviews and engineering best-practice initiatives. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize system performance under strict latency and reliability constraints. Take full ownership of features from concept through deployment and ongoing support in operational environments. Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve performance, reliability, and development velocity. Preferred Qualifications Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular). Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices. Background optimizing high-performance, distributed, or real-time systems. Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to sensor data, tracking, or decision-support systems. Prior work on missile defense programs (e.g., THAAD, Patriot, GMD, or similar C2 systems). Soft Skills & Attributes Proactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership in a fast-moving, mission-critical environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary defense-engineering setting. Adaptable and eager to learn new domains and technologies rapidly. Arcarithm is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Arcarithm participates in E-Verify.

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