Software Engineer III – Video Workflow Automation - Aerospace & Defense

Huntsville, AL (on-site at MSFC) | $85,000–$120,000/year | Full-time | Start: ASAP | Public Trust Clearance

Are you a seasoned software engineer with a passion for video technologies and automation? Join a mission-driven engineering team supporting enterprise-level video services at a major government facility. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the design and implementation of scalable video workflow automation systems in a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You'll Do:

• Design and maintain automated workflows for video encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery
• Implement background processing and error-handling to reduce manual intervention
• Optimize video delivery performance for efficiency and speed
• Integrate with content management systems, delivery networks, and analytics platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure seamless video operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, QA engineers, and designers

What We're Looking For:

• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with video encoding/transcoding tools (e.g., FFmpeg, x264, H.265)
• Knowledge of video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 3+ years’ experience in video workflow automation and software development

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with CDNs and their APIs
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
• Video analytics and performance metrics

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.