Software Lead (HLA Gateway & DevSecOps)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Software Lead (HLA Gateway & DevSecOps) to support our Huntsville, AL location.
PeopleTec is seeking a Software Lead in Huntsville, AL, to lead software integration and delivery for an on-premise AI system supporting the H-1 flight simulator. You will build and maintain the interface between the AI system and the simulator, establish reliable software development and deployment practices, and work with the engineering team to integrate, test, and release software. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Duties:
- Develop and maintain the HLA gateway and the software interfaces that connect the AI system to the flight simulator.
- Define and maintain interface documentation and ensure the integration follows approved standards and system boundaries.
- Build and maintain software development, continuous integration, and deployment processes for reliable, repeatable releases.
- Implement system logging, telemetry, and observability needed to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support after-action review.
- Manage software, model, and configuration versions through development, testing, and release.
- Perform off-site and on-site integration testing, resolve integration problems, and support demonstrations and transition activities.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- Preferred experience range: 8-10 years of software engineering experience using Python and at least one of C++, Java, or TypeScript. Demonstrated technical and leadership ability will be considered regardless of total years of experience.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying software on Linux using containers and continuous integration.
- Experience integrating distributed or real-time software systems using HLA, DIS, or a similar integration framework.
- Experience delivering software in a Government or other regulated environment, including secure software development practices.
- Experience with software observability, logging, and troubleshooting in production or test environments.
- Ability to travel for integration and test events.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant professional or military experience may substitute for a degree.
Desired Skills:
- Experience integrating flight simulators or training devices.
- Experience with audio or other real-time data pipelines.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, GitLab CI, SBOM tools, or STIG-hardened Linux environments.
- Experience with machine-learning development or model deployment infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications and guardrails.
Overview
People First. Technology Always.
PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.
Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.
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EEO Statement
PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.
All qualified applicants 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. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.