Job#: 3033444
Job Description:
Sr. Software Engineer
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Job Location Requirement: Onsite
Security & Citizenship Requirements
Due to U.S. federal research contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Role Overview
An experienced Senior Software Engineer is sought to support high-impact programs for U.S. government sponsors. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software for complex autonomous systems. The position requires technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, guiding development teams, and ensuring solutions meet sponsor, safety, and security requirements.
Project/Unit Description
Our Apex client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a full-time research-focused position within an advanced autonomy and systems engineering division. This organization conducts research in support of U.S. Department of Defense sponsors, with a primary focus on autonomous and uncrewed aircraft programs. Core areas of expertise include autonomous systems, systems engineering, avionics engineering, embedded software development, and test and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities
Required Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education and Length of Experience
This is an open-rank position, with the final level determined based on qualifications and experience. Accepted disciplines include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Travel Requirements
Travel for this position is approximately 10%-25%.
Compensation & Benefits
This position has a salary range of $155,340.00 to $202,200.00 and a contract pay rate range of $70.00 to $100.00 per hour. Specific compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Atlanta, GA, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
May 7, 2026
Pay Range:
$70 - $100 per hour
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