2026-08-A Software Engineer

1st Edge is a growing business seeking top performers to join in our mission of developing Artificial Intelligence solutions for our government customers. We offer technically advanced, challenging work in an employee-centered environment driven by the desire to contribute to a meaningful purpose. Our employees work closely with Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).

We believe in a balanced, quid pro quo relationship between the company and its employees, providing all benefits at no cost, plus generous time off. This balanced culture allows employees to do their best work and contributes to our extraordinary success rate. From an excellent benefits package to job autonomy with challenging work, 1st Edge cultivates an innovative and collaborative environment with meaningful work.

1st Edge is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining software for the Missile Defense Agency. You will be instrumental in developing complex software applications, to include creating and maintaining graphical front-end interfaces, visualization toolsets, SQL Database interfaces, multi-user GUI interfaces, and rule base assessments. This position is on-site at 1st Edge LLC or customer location in Huntsville, AL.

Required qualifications:

• 3-6 years of related experience
• You must be a U.S. Citizen and have, and be able to maintain, a secret security clearance
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, mathematics, or related discipline
• This an on-site position working full-time in a DoD facility on Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Design, develop, test, verify, sustain and fully document software for missile defense data center applications
• Develop complex software applications involving graphical front-end interfaces, visualization toolsets, SQL Database interfaces, multi-user GUI interfaces, and rule base assessments
• Work with application product owners to decompose Use Case entities into software requirements
• Troubleshoot production problems related to deployment of software applications
• Evaluate software requirements and implementation to determine if requirements were met in deliverable software
• Use agile methodology to support the rapid development and delivery of standardized, reliable, integrated and secure capabilities to the applicable stakeholder
• Assist in the evaluation and recommendation of HW/SW applications and testing tools
• Migrate legacy COTS/GOTS on-premises hardware and software applications to the agency hybrid cloud services
• Develop and deliver cloud solutions that include the ability to analyze requirements and develop cloud ready solutions to support software development and data collection/services capabilities
• Work as member of an integrated software development team that leverages personnel and materiel efficiencies across multiple efforts

Essential job skills include:

• Perform software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software reviews, software risk analysis, and software reliability analysis
• Conduct software testing and user/system requirements verification/validation processes and procedures
• Performs analysis on new software developments and revisions to existing systems to enhance system efficiencies
• Experience in development of software user manuals and technical reports
• Evolve Missile Defense Agency software development methodologies for legacy software tools to the use of DevSecOps, Agile, and Continuous Integration, Continuous Development, and Continuous Deployment software development approaches
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate complex technical concepts to a broad audience
• Work with project leads, developers, and end users to ensure application designs meet business requirements
• Knowledge of Missile Defense System test processes related to data management, scheduling, planning and commitments across all types of tests

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, please note, based on the requirements of our Government contracts, you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.