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Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Butler Aerospace & DefenseTewksbury, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Software Engineer at Butler Aerospace & Defense, you'll tackle complex technical challenges across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to critical programs with your expertise in C++, C, and other languages. This hybrid role offers excellent hourly compensation between $98-$110 and is ideal for skilled engineers with a Secret security clearance who thrive on diverse projects and continuous learning. Apply today to advance your career in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$98 - $110/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Tewksbury, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday
MATLABScrumAgileBashC++GitJavaJenkinsJiraPerl

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer Location: Tewksbury, MA Job ID: #73164 Pay Range: $98-110 ph (W2) Duration: 12 mos We are seeking Senior Software Engineers to join our development team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. All teams develop software in a variety of languages including C++, C, and several others. Candidates can expect to work on many if not all the phases of the software development life cycle. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems.

You can expect to support multiple programs and multiple platforms within a software product line. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including real-time software development, application software development, test and verification, data analysis, software tools development, and many others.

  • Assist and participate in the requirements, design, development and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools, to include development of new work products or enhancement of existing applications and systems.
  • Design, code, test, integrate, and document software solutions.
  • Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
  • Collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering.
  • Follow established development practices and processes to maintain the configuration management of software products. Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
  • Experience with C++, C, MATLAB, and/or Java.
  • Active Secret security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer
  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes.
  • Experience in software development, and with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, GIT, Jira, Jenkins, Perl, Bash, and Kornshell.
  • Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps and test automation.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools.
  • Able to travel domestic and international.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent multiple work and conflict resolution styles.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices . Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

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