Senior Software Engineer - Avionics & DoD Systems

Job Description:

Software Engineer Position Overview

The Software Engineer will provide critical engineering support in the design, development, testing, evaluation, and sustainment of software systems for Air Force and joint service weapon systems. This role requires expertise in software engineering principles, system integration, and assurance practices to ensure mission readiness, safety, and compliance with Air Force directives and standards.

• Apply knowledge of software engineering in support of the design, development, testing, evaluation, implementation, maintenance, and administration of new and existing software systems.
• Provide technical support for systems acquisition, hardware and software integration, systems requirements analysis and allocation, computer systems architecture, and system/subsystem testing and evaluation.
• Support the development and implementation of the Software Development Strategy and Software Development Plan (SDP).
• Assist in reviewing, developing, and updating program documentation relevant to software engineering requirements.

• Apply extensive knowledge of software assurance practices and tools, including:
  • Architecture and design analysis tools
  • Origin analyzers
  • Source code weakness analyzers
  • Binary analyzers
• Ensure compliance with software assurance standards to maintain operational safety and integrity.

• Apply knowledge of aeronautical vehicle systems and airborne or related ground systems avionics operational flight program capabilities.
• Support engineering tasks as they relate to avionics and mission‑critical software systems.

• Participate in project team meetings, technical reviews, and working groups.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical evaluations, reports, studies, and acquisition strategies.
• Assist in milestone preparations, executive briefings, and documentation to support decision‑making and approvals.

Familiarity with aviation software standards (DO‑178) and/or airworthiness certification criteria (specifically MIL‑HDBK‑516C, Section 15 - Computer Systems and Software)

• Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Knowledge of life cycle systems engineering (LCSE) and compliance with Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) requirements.
• Familiarity with value stream mapping, performance improvement initiatives (e.g., AFSO
  21), and technical risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands‑on experience in software engineering practices, system integration, and software assurance.
• Familiarity with U.S. Air Force acquisition policies, standards, and airworthiness processes is highly desirable.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional engineering teams.