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Software Engineer, Ground Combat Weapon Sys

Hanwha Defense USA

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Huntsville, AL · Posted October 29, 2026

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Position Title: Software Engineer/Software Developer – Ground Combat Weapon Systems Location: Huntsville, AL (On Site) Travel Required: Yes

Position Summary The Software Engineer shall be responsible for performing software development and execution of software development activities within Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) Software Engineering team. The Software Engineer Manager as part of the software development team to perform software development tasks and achieve technical outcomes in support of HDUSA within an integrated team. Primary duties will include the development and modification of software to support the transition of technology in support of the US Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Program. The role includes executing software development and test in accordance with software requirements, hardware and software integration activities, supporting digital engineering efforts, and ensuring coordinated execution across embedded software, sensors, ballistics, targeting, and system‑of‑systems interfaces. Experience with U.S. ground combat vehicle systems or aerospace software is required, and prior work on U.S. artillery systems is strongly desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the software team to develop critical software deliverables for Milestone Reviews and Software CDRL submissions.

Participating in Software Interface Control Working Groups with both HDUSA subcontractors and the customer to ensure successful integration of Software systems

Support the HDUSA System Safety team by leading HDUSA’s implementation of Software Safety.

Supporting the integration of Software (including firmware) from HDUSA and external suppliers into HDUSA's System Integration Laboratory (SIL).

Implement systems-security engineering, in conjunction with HDUSA's platform cyber security team.

Implement in software system‑level fire control requirements, interfaces, and specifications.

Participate in the verification and validation planning, including ballistic solution verification, timing analysis, targeting accuracy assessments, and software integration test events.

Participate as required in technical interchange meetings with government customers, subcontractors, and industry partners.

Identify technical risks associated with HDUSA software development and integration, and support mitigation planning.

Travel to customer sites, partner facilities, test ranges, and integration events as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Direct professional experience developing or delivering ground vehicle or aerospace software solutions.

Extensive experience on taking ownership of the whole Software cycle: writing Software requirements, code, CSCI/Unit tests and supporting SW/System integration.

Experience developing environments incorporating Tools such as Python, RHEL (and open equivalents such as Rocky Linux), KVM and VMWare.

Desirable experience in developing Software using GitLab.

Desirable experience in developing Software running on both Windows and Linux.

Desirable experience in developing Software running in a System with strong Security, Safety, and Human Factors Engineering requirements.

Desirable experience in IP Networking/VLANs.

Desirable experience with systems like AFATDS.

Familiarity with DoW acquisition processes, technical standards, and software development regulations.

Proficiency in embedded software development environments, real‑time operating systems, and common development toolchains.

Experience leading teams in the deployment of digital engineering or MBSE tools and workflows.

Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate complex software and system behaviors in clear technical terms.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoW security clearance or ability to obtain one. Eligibility for a security clearance requires US Citizenship.

Successful experience delivering software solutions within the ground combat vehicle or aerospace domains.

Proven ability to develop and mature software engineering tools and processes in a growing and challenging environment.

Experience with ground combat vehicle mission systems, vetronics, or integrated weapon subsystems.

Background in digital thread/digital twin environments or model‑based software development.

Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs or large‑scale software integrations.

Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market conditions, geographic location and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.

Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.