Software Engineer, Secret Clearance

Levels II, III, and IV

Location

• Tucson, AZ
• 100% onsite
• Relocation or per diem is not offered

Pay Range

• Level II: $50 to $67/hr
• Level III: $78.50 to $92/hr
• Level IV: $88 to $101/hr

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule
• Standard business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required to start

Duration

• Long term contract 1-5 years
• Strong conversion potential

Openings

• Level II: 3 openings
• Level III: 5 openings
• Level IV: 2 openings

Overview

• We are hiring Software Engineers across Levels II, III, and IV to support the Test Equipment Engineering team in Tucson, AZ.
• This team develops advanced Windows based application solutions used across client's products, including engineering labs, field environments, production environments, and post production sustainment.
• The work supports weapon system product development and requires engineers who can build software that interacts directly with hardware, instrumentation, test equipment, and system level engineering environments.
• This is hands on software engineering. It is not web development.
• The right candidate will have experience developing object oriented software in C# and/or C++ using Microsoft Visual Studio in a Windows operating system.
• Candidates must be comfortable troubleshooting across software, hardware, instrumentation, and test equipment.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain Windows based software applications
• Develop object oriented software using C# and/or C++
• Work within Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows operating systems
• Build software for automated test equipment, engineering tools, lab systems, and production environments
• Develop software applications, libraries, and instrument drivers
• Integrate software with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, lab equipment, and production systems
• Troubleshoot software issues tied to test equipment, instrumentation, and hardware
• Support on site factory operations tied to weapon system product development
• Develop and derive software requirements
• Contribute to software architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification
• Support engineering and production equipment throughout the product lifecycle
• Work with common hardware interfaces and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and RS-422
• Use UML or similar tools to visualize software architecture and design
• Work within Agile, Waterfall, or similar software development lifecycles
• Use software configuration management tools such as Azure DevOps Server, GitHub, or Git
• Prioritize and manage multiple software engineering tasks at the same time
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, test, manufacturing, and production teams
• For higher level candidates, lead technical efforts, mentor junior engineers, and own more complex system level problems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Experience developing software in C# and/or C++
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio
• Windows operating system development experience
• Strong object oriented design fundamentals
• Experience troubleshooting software beyond basic code issues
• Experience working with hardware, instrumentation, lab equipment, test systems, or production systems
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ
• Ability to work in a multidiscipline engineering team environment

Preferred Experience

• Automated test equipment
• Engineering lab test systems
• Production test systems
• Instrument driver development
• Hardware interface software
• Computer hardware interface development
• Computer architecture exposure
• Computer hardware optimization techniques
• TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422, or similar communication protocols
• UML or similar software architecture tools
• Azure DevOps Server
• GitHub or Git
• Agile software development
• Waterfall software development
• Factory support or production support
• Defense, aerospace, missile systems, radar systems, or weapon system product development
• Design verification testing, production testing, sustainment, or system integration experience

Leveling Guide

Level II

• Typical experience: 2 to 5 years
• Best fit for someone who can execute defined software tasks with direction
• Writes, debugs, and modifies code with support from senior engineers
• Has some exposure to hardware, lab systems, instrumentation, or test equipment
• Can support integration and troubleshooting, but may not own full system level design
• Strong fit for someone early career who has real engineering software experience, not just classroom or web development experience

Level III

• Typical experience: 5+ years with a STEM bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience with an advanced degree may also be considered
• Best fit for someone who can work independently and own defined portions of the software effort
• Develops and integrates object oriented applications using C# and/or C++
• Derives requirements and contributes to software architecture
• Troubleshoots software and test equipment instrumentation
• Works with hardware interfaces, data protocols, drivers, and test environments
• Prioritizes and manages multiple software engineering tasks at the same time
• May mentor junior engineers or serve as a technical resource within the team
• Strong fit for someone who is not quite senior level, but does not need much hand holding

Level IV

• Typical experience: 8 to 15+ years
• Best fit for a senior engineer who can lead design, development, integration, and troubleshooting efforts
• Owns complex system level software problems
• Leads technical decisions across software, hardware interface, and test equipment development
• Mentors junior and mid level engineers
• Works independently with stakeholders, customers, and cross functional teams
• Supports architecture, requirements, integration strategy, and production readiness
• Strong fit for someone who has already led engineering software work tied to hardware, test systems, or defense programs

What Will Not Fit

• Candidates with only web development experience
• Candidates who have only built front end or business applications with no hardware interaction
• Candidates without an active Secret clearance
• Candidates who cannot work onsite in Tucson
• Candidates without C#, C++, Visual Studio, or Windows based development experience
• Candidates who cannot troubleshoot across software, hardware, and instrumentation

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in Tucson, AZ
• 9/80 schedule
• Engineering lab, software development, factory support, and production support mix
• Hands on work with real systems, not isolated code only
• Cross functional engineering team environment
• Supports advanced defense and missile related products
• Work may involve engineering labs, fielded environments, production systems, and sustainment activities

Why This Role Matters

• This role supports software used to develop, test, produce, and maintain advanced weapon system products.
• Engineers in this group are not just writing code in isolation.
• They are building tools, drivers, applications, and systems that help validate and support mission critical defense products.
• The best fit is someone who enjoys software engineering, but also likes seeing how their code interacts with real hardware and real test environments.

Benefits through CRG

• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• Short term and long term disability options
• Life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after 12 months
• Weekly pay
• Benefits portal access and claims support tools

Arizona Paid Sick Time

• Accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Roughly 5 to 7 days per year depending on hours worked
• Available according to Arizona state guidelines

Bottom Line

• This is a strong fit for cleared Software Engineers with real experience in C#, C++, Visual Studio, Windows applications, test equipment, hardware interfaces, instrumentation, and engineering systems.
• Level II candidates need strong fundamentals and some hands on hardware or integration exposure.
• Level III candidates need to work more independently, support requirements and integration, and troubleshoot across software and test equipment.
• Level IV candidates need to lead complex technical efforts, solve system level problems, and mentor others.
• The common thread across all levels is simple: this is hands on software engineering tied to real hardware, real test systems, and real defense products.