Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

Join a dynamic team supporting the Army at the CCDC (Combat Capabilities Development Command) as a Assurance Software Engineer. In this role, you will be involved in developing and executing software vulnerability and verification testing, assuring IV&V synthesis for critical systems, and supporting custom software assurance tool developments.

*Must have Ada experience!!

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of energetic engineers and analysts under a successful agile development framework.Develop and execute software vulnerability and verification testing.Perform assurance IV&V synthesis for critical systems.Provide embedded software assurance for processor-specific applications, such as FPGA, Power PC, Intel, and ARM.Support the development of custom software assurance tools.Decompose existing source code using requirements, design, and test documents.Develop test and data capture frameworks to identify software vulnerabilities.Utilize known software security weaknesses (Common Weakness Enumeration) to identify issues in software under test.Reverse engineer complex software applications.

Essential Skills

Active Secret Clearance is required.Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience or Master's degree with 8+ years of experience.Strong knowledge of programming languages such as C and C++ with 10+ years of experience.Experience with software assurance scanning tools like Coverity, Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, CodePeer, or other similar tools.Proficiency in ADA and experience with CodePeer or GNAT SAS.Ability to interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds, including government and external industry personnel.Experience in performing preventive software dynamic and static analysis.Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

First-hand working knowledge of software architectural risk analysis is a plus.Direct software assurance experience for DoD weapon system programs is beneficial.Experience supporting cyber security projects is beneficial.Experience with reachability of affected software assurance findings.Experience with identifying potential attack paths that could affect software execution.

Work Environment

The position is within a cleared environment with flexible work options. Employees have the choice of working 9/80s or 4/10s. The environment is supportive of long-term projects for the Army, making it ideal for individuals with a strong software who enjoy investigative work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $145000.00/yr.

Benefit Paragon Research Benefit401(k) Plan Retirement Plan**Morgan Stanley100% vested day 1Paragon matches 1st 5% of employee contribution.Employees can contribute a maximum of 10%Profit Sharing – 3% guaranteed – the employee does not have to participate to receive.Overtime & Uncompensated OTEmployees are not required to work uncompensated overtime. The government must approve overtime in advance. Sometimes, proposal work and/or self-study for personal development may be necessary, which may not be compensated.Leave (Vacation and Sick) **Paid Time Off (PTO) Program20 days (160 hours) per yearHoliday Leave**Holidays: 11 paid per yearOn-site employees observe customer holidays if requiredHealth/Dental/Vision Benefits**Paragon pays 65% towards Health, Dental & VisionNo waiting periods.Prime Provider = Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Secure Silver/ Blue Gold offered if the employee qualifies.Secondary Health Provider= OptiMed(Helps fill out the GAP on what BCBS does not cover.)Dental = Principal (Dentanet)Vision = Principal (VSP)Upon request, a breakdown of BCBS/OptiMed/Dental/Vision costs will be provided.Medical Flex Plan**Paragon is currently working with the Vendor on a packageLife Insurance**Employer-paid insurance coverage and additional optional plans are available.Eligible 1st of the month following hire date or enrollmentAD&D Insurance**Employer-paid insurance coverage and additional optional plans are available.Eligible 1st of the month following the hire dateDisability Insurance**Short and Long-term plans are provided to eligible employees.Eligible 1st of the month following the hire dateBonuses & Incentive PaySpot bonus planYear-end Contributor AwardsMerit increases based on annual performanceMemberships and accreditations**Paid at 100% if required by the customer and/or direct benefit to Paragon.Exam fees are paid after passing grade.Educational Assistance***$2000 maximum per calendar year (TBD)Flexible Work SchedulesWithin the confines of customer requirements.*Available to full-time employees only.** Maximum is available for 40 hr/wk personnel. Pro-rated for part-time***

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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