Software Technician

This is an onsite position at our Baltimore, MD location, with travel required.

AEVEX Maritime Systems is looking for a hands-on technician with strong computer and electronics experience to join our teams performing unmanned and manned vessel production, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Configure, install, and validate vessel software systems for new builds and retrofit projects, ensuring proper integration across onboard subsystems.
• Load and verify operating software on mission computers including operating systems, control software, and supporting applications.
• Set up and configure communication systems, including radios, antennas, IP networking, and encryption parameters as required.
• Program and deploy firmware to embedded systems such as Power Distribution Modules (PDMs), control units, and interface devices.
• Update and maintain firmware across vessel sensors and payload systems, including cameras, radar, GPS, AIS, and remote-control systems.
• Perform system bring-up, checkout, and functional testing of software and networked components during vessel commissioning.
• Troubleshoot software, firmware, and network issues across integrated vessel systems, working across hardware/software boundaries.
• Verify configuration control by ensuring correct software versions, firmware revisions, and parameter sets are installed per build documentation.
• Maintain detailed records of software loads, configuration settings, IP schemes, and firmware versions for each vessel.
• Support development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for software installation, configuration, and testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams (software, electrical, systems) to resolve integration issues and implement updates or improvements.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions for software-related defects identified during production or testing.
• Support field service, commissioning, or troubleshooting activities as needed, including occasional travel.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data handling, and configuration management requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to streamline software deployment, reduce errors, and improve repeatability across builds.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows system setup and operations
• Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnets, device configuration)
• Comfort working at the hardware–software boundary
• Curiosity about why systems work, not just how to set them up
• Ability to follow and improve configuration control processes preferred
• Strong troubleshooting mindset across systems, not just software preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field

• 3+ years of relevant software technician experience.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems, electronics integration, or technical system configuration may be substituted for formal education.
  • Experience configuring and flashing/updating firmware on embedded/industrial computing systems
  • Experience with rugged industrial computing systems
  • Experience with programmable Power Distribution Modules
  • Background in military electronics/communications, Technical institutes, or…