Software engineer jobs in Madison, AL and nearby (441 jobs)

Software engineer jobs within 25 miles of Madison, AL. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 441
Employers: 133

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $128,261Across 23 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $76.98Across 21 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 2%7 listings
On-site: 34%149 listings

Not specified: 65% (285 listings)

Employers hiring include Lockheed Martin (81), Dynetics, Inc (17), Blue Origin Personnel, LLC (16).

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Software Engineer
deciBel Research, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL. Position Description: Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart…
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Modeling & Simulation Software Engineer
DESE Research, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
DESE Research, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a talented Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to join our team for the development of Modeling & Simulations (M&S) tools in support of…
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Senior C/C++ Embedded Software Engineer/Analyst
Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation
Huntsville, AL
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Principal Software Architect
Camgian Corporation
Huntsville, AL
Camgian is seeking an experienced software architect to help design our Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) line of products. As a Software Architect at Camgian you will serve in a high…
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Linux Software Engineer
Kastel Staffing
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a UAS Linux Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain the core software components that run on our drone platforms. This role focuses on the Linux‑based onboard…
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Senior Software Engineer
Dynetics, Inc
Huntsville, AL
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Software Engineer
Dynetics, Inc
Huntsville, AL
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Software Engineer
Dynetics, Inc
Huntsville, AL
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Senior Software Engineer
Dynetics, Inc
Huntsville, AL
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Software Engineer - Mid-Level / Top SECRET / FULLY ONSITE
VISUAL SOFT, INC
Huntsville, AL
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Signal Processing Software Engineer
Actalent
Huntsville, AL
- $70 to $85 USD / hour
Exciting Signal Processing Software Engineer Opportunity!!Job DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Madison, AL
- $150,000 to $215,000 USD / year
Job Title: Senior Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on the architecture, development, integration, and testing of advanced…
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Missile Defense Software Engineer
4M Research, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
4M Research is seeking a Missile Defense Software Engineer wit
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C++ Software Engineer - Secret Clearance
Insight Global
Huntsville, AL
- From $86 USD / hour
The candidate will be responsible for design and development of embedded software for military systems. The candidate will perform development activities for the full life cycle of a…
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Staff Engineer Software Architect - Level 5
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
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Software Engineer II – Modeling, Simulation & Lethality
Outpost Technologies
Huntsville, AL
Outpost Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Engineering Solutions team. The ideal candidate will work as a member of our Test and Evaluation (T&E) team to develop,…
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Senior Software Engineer
PDW
Huntsville, AL
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Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer IRES - SSFB/HSV
Amentum
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Position Title: Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Software Engineer & Image Analyst (JR110526A-20)
JBS Solutions
Huntsville, AL
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Principal Systems Architect
Capstone Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL
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Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - DoW
INNOVIM
Huntsville, AL
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
INNOVIM is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
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Radar Software Engineer/Analyst
Ampersand Solutions Group
Huntsville, AL
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Software Engineer I
Watkins Consulting
Huntsville, AL
As a Software Engineer I at Watkins Consulting, you will be an integral part of our dynamic development team. You will wor
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Senior Software Engineer
Watkins Consulting
Huntsville, AL
As a Senior Software Engineer at Watkins Consulting, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic development team. You will lead the design, developm
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Software Engineer
Avion Solutions
Huntsville, AL
Avion Solutions Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Software Engineer – HPC and Data Applications to support the development of aircraft data-analysis…

Actalent

Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL, United States

$40 to $60 USD / hour

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Pay: $40 to $60 USD / hour
Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years experience in software design, development, and integration.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Software Engineer - Secret ClearanceJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on laboratory environment on a variety of technical projects related to the design and integration of numerous microcomputer systems, C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technologies, and software development.Responsibilities

Manage the software development process using Azure DevOps.
Plan and update sprints and work items.
Create pipelines for continuous integration (CI) tasks such as static testing, unit testing, and code coverage.
Create release pipelines for tagging and building releases.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in C/C++ development.
Experience with Python scripting and scans.
Familiarity with Counter-UAS technologies or adjacent skills such as broad weapon systems, radar, and image processing.
Agile development experience.
Proficiency in Azure DevOps.
Experience with Ubuntu server.
CI/CD automation and leadership skills.
Minimum of 5-10 years experience in software design, development, and integration.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field.
Active Secret Clearance is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Experience using QT.
Ability to work with both Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
Familiarity with sensor data protocols common to C-UAS systems (e.g., CoT/ATAK, STANAG 4586, ASTERIX, or vendor-specific APIs).

Work EnvironmentThe position involves working in an office, lab, and field environment. The role requires travel 10% of the time to field test sites like Yuma and Charleston. This opportunity supports the Mobile Air Defense Integration System (MADIS), building trailer-based C-UAS to be towed by vehicles, transitioning from low-rate to full-rate production. The successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership of the program and contribute significantly to the fielded system.APPLY TODAY!Taylor Brantley Pepper Sr. Recruiter will follow up with additional details! Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Unmanned air systems
Software development
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
CI/CD
Unit testing
C
C++
Python
Agile development
Ubuntu
Leadership
Computer science
Microsoft Windows
Linux
UNIX

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