Software Engineer

This position requires onsite work at Tucson, AZ and an active Secret security Clearance. Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire.

Solidus is hiring a Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate high‑quality object‑oriented applications that support advanced engineering test systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and collaborates effectively within cross‑functional engineering teams. You will play a critical part in delivering robust software solutions that enable efficient production, testing, and sustainment operations.

Day In The Life

• Design, develop, and integrate object‑oriented software applications using C# and C++ in a Windows OS environment
• Support multiple software development tasks across varying priorities and timelines
• Troubleshoot software issues, diagnose system‑level problems, and support test instrumentation integration
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complete system‑level solutions
• Develop, define, document, and manage software requirements through the full development lifecycle
• Create and integrate instrument drivers and hardware interface software for engineering and production test systems (TCP/IP, UDP, serial, GPIB/VISA, DAQs, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• Ensure software integrity through debugging, unit testing, and proper configuration management practices
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment
• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in object‑oriented development using C# and C++ on Windows
• Expertise with Microsoft Visual Studio, including project/solution structures, build systems, unit testing, and advanced debugging tools (breakpoints, call stacks, memory/threads)
• Experience developing instrument drivers or hardware interface software for engineering test systems
• Ability to derive, document, and manage software requirements
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and software configuration management practices
• Hands‑on troubleshooting skills across software, instrumentation, and test environments
• Strong collaboration skills within cross‑functional engineering teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating software with hardware systems
• Knowledge of computer architecture and hardware performance optimization
• Broader understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall)
• Experience with Java, Python, or Visual Basic as supplementary languages

Benefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.

What We Will Bring

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!

Req ID:5328

Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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