Software Engineer - Java, C++, C, Python

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and architect full-stack software solutions for airborne systems, including embedded software architecture, code implementation, unit testing, and integration of distributed software modules across subsystems and networks.
• Lead technical design decisions and influence solution approaches within the software development lifecycle, utilizing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop software tools, test harnesses, and infrastructure to support fully integrated solutions.
• Mentor and review work of engineers, providing technical guidance on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Communicate directly with customers, end users, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive project deliverables.
• Take ownership of entire software components or subsystems from concept through deployment.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of C, C++, Java, and Python
• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Candidate should have 4-8 years of relevant technical experience.
• Design and architect full-stack software solutions for airborne systems, including embedded software architecture, code implementation, unit testing, and integration of distributed software modules across subsystems and networks.
• Lead technical design decisions and influence solution approaches within the software development lifecycle, utilizing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop software tools, test harnesses, and infrastructure to support fully integrated solutions.
• Mentor and review work of engineers, providing technical guidance on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Communicate directly with customers, end users, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and drive project deliverables.
• Take ownership of entire software components or subsystems from concept through deployment.
• Have excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Clearance Qualification

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (interim and final).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing, improving, or adapting disciplined software engineering processes and development standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver across multiple products under development by distributed teams, managing technical dependencies and integration points.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software including device drivers, board support packages, boot loaders, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and Hardware Description Language (HDL).
• Working knowledge of hardware systems including microcontrollers, single board computers, common peripheral interfaces, and hardware test equipment.
• Experience with software architecture patterns and design principles for embedded and distributed systems.
• Track record of identifying and resolving complex integration issues across hardware/software boundaries.
• Experience with configuration management tools, version control systems, and automated build/test frameworks.
• Domain knowledge in defense systems, avionics, or guided munitions highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring engineers on embedded software best practices or leading technical design reviews.

Compensation

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