5-8 years of software engineering experience, preferably with Python and another language (C++, Java, or TypeScript)
Experience in building real-time or streaming software services
Proficiency in developing browser-based user interfaces and backend services
Familiarity with containers and continuous integration in regulated environments
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Develop software services connecting voice input, transcription, AI agents, and responses in real-time
Build interfaces between AI services and the flight simulator, supporting commands and scenarios
Create browser-based tools for instructors to review system behavior and provide feedback
Implement traceability and logging to understand system behavior and connect results to models
Develop automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and deliver software fixes
Benefits
Collaborative work environment focused on innovation
Opportunities for professional development and training
Engagement in cutting-edge technology projects
Supportive team culture with a focus on work-life balance
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Opportunity
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Software Engineer (AI Agents & Orchestration) to support our Huntsville, AL location.
PeopleTec is seeking a Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL, to build the software services and instructor interfaces that connect AI capabilities to the H-1 flight simulator. You will develop real-time services that process voice requests, route them to the appropriate AI capability, communicate with the simulator, and provide tools for instructors to review and evaluate system performance.
Duties:
Develop software services that connect voice input, transcription, AI agents, and spoken responses in a real-time application.
Build the interfaces between AI services and the flight simulator, including support for simulator commands and scenario activity.
Develop browser-based tools that allow instructors to review system behavior, provide feedback, and support training and debrief activities.
Implement traceability, logging, and other controls needed to understand system behavior and connect results to the models and software versions used.
Develop automated tests, troubleshoot problems, and deliver software fixes and improvements.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
Preferred experience range: 5–8 years of software engineering experience using Python and at least one additional language such as C++, Java, or TypeScript. Demonstrated technical ability will be considered regardless of total years of experience.
Experience building real-time or streaming software services and integrating multiple software components into a working system.
Experience developing browser-based user interfaces and backend services.
Experience using containers and continuous integration in a Government or other regulated environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant professional or military experience may substitute for a degree.
Desired Skills:
Experience integrating flight simulators or training devices, including instructor operator station workflows.
Audio pipeline experience, including capture, voice activity detection, and text-to-speech playback, along with low-latency service tuning.
Experience with Kubernetes and Helm, GitLab CI, software bill of materials (SBOM) tooling, and development in STIG-hardened environments.
Familiarity with experiment tracking, model registries, and dataset versioning tools.
Familiarity with language-model applications and guardrails that control how model outputs are acted on.
About PeopleTec
PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
