Responsibilities

• Software Design & Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for advanced air platform systems, including mission systems, avionics, and sensors.
• Implement software interfaces that enable communication between systems, including real-time processing technologies and embedded platforms.
• Integration and Testing:
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to test and integrate software components across air platform subsystems.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation to ensure code reliability and system functionality.
• Code Optimization and Debugging:
• Analyze and optimize software performance for mission-critical environments.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues to improve functionality and efficiency under operational conditions.
• System Modeling and Simulation:
• Develop simulation environments to evaluate software performance, ensuring integration with aircraft systems and mission technologies.
• Requirements and Documentation:
• Participate in requirements analysis, ensuring software solutions align with platform specifications and mission objectives.
• Provide clear documentation of development procedures, software architectures, and integration specifications.
• Compliance and Secure Software Development:
• Ensure software adheres to DoD standards and cybersecurity guidelines, such as RMF (Risk Management Framework) and STIG compliance.
• Build software with secure code principles to protect mission-critical systems from vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industries.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, or MATLAB for mission-critical software development.
• Experience with software development in secure, embedded, or real-time environments.
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, communication protocols, and software-hardware integration.
• Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

• 12+ years of experience in software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industries.
• Certifications that demonstrate software development expertise and defense system integration:
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP): For secure software development practices.
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP: Foundational cybersecurity certifications.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate: For candidates working with cloud-based software platforms.
• ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level: Certification in software testing processes.
• CMMI Certification: Validates process improvement and maturity in software development lifecycle workflows.
• Familiarity with software frameworks and programming tools common in aerospace technology, such as ROS (Robot Operating System) or RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems).
• Experience with software testing tools and environments, including Jenkins, JIRA, or Git.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD or aerospace standards related to software performance and integration.
• Understanding of avionics systems, sensors, and data communications.